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Maiden flight of the European Space Rider (Space Reusable Integrated Demonstrator for Europe Return).
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Q3 2025
NET Late 2024
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Avio S.p.A. is an Italian company operating in the aerospace sector with its head office in Colleferro near Rome, Italy. Founded in 1908, it is present in Italy and abroad with different commercial offices and 10 production sites.
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