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ESA Launch Mars Express

04 June 2003

On June 2nd, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Mars Express space probe. The probe is now on its way towards the red planet, with rendezvous planned for December 24th. This is particularly exciting for us, as our company produces the equipment, known as the Intermediate Frequency & Modem System (IFMS) that communicates with the satellite from the ESA ground stations!

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