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Next ISS mission name and logo unveiled today

Rome, Italy - Vita (in English and in Italian) is Vitality, Innovation, Technology and Ability

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Paolo Nespoli will be launched to the International Space Station (ISS) next year for his third spaceflight. The name and logo for his mission were announced today. "Vita" stands for Vitality, Innovation, Technology and Ability and was chosen by Italy’s ASI space agency, which is providing the mission through a barter agreement with NASA. In Italian, “vita” means...

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Rome, Italy, 11/24/2016 15:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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