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Abstract

All launch dates are calculated using Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), hence the date at the launch site may differ from the date listed here by 1 day.

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Al-Ekabi, C., Baranes, B. (2014). Chronology: June 2011–May 2012. In: Al-Ekabi, C., Baranes, B., Hulsroj, P., Lahcen, A. (eds) Yearbook on Space Policy 2011/2012. Yearbook on Space Policy. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-1649-4_10

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