Preview of 2012 European Space Agency Missions

This video presents the key events in 2012 for the European Space Agency (ESA).

André Kuipers continues his PromISSe mission aboard the International Space Station until May, the fourth ESA long duration mission. During his stay the third European ATV cargo ship will bring food and supplies to the orbital outpost.

Early in the year the new Vega launcher will make its qualifying flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

The end of the year will be marked by an ESA Conference at Ministerial level, a major decision point for the future of Europe in Space.

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