If an Ariane 4 rocket launches on time Monday it will have the distinction as planet Earth's first space flight of 2001. And if the European launcher can deliver its Turkish communications satellite cargo into the correct orbit it will mark the workhorse Ariane 4's 60th consecutive success. The 83-page report highlights recommendations for where these policies and programs should be headed and how to improve them enough to get them there. Now was there to capture this 360-degree panorama. For the latest spaceflight news and features visit our sister-site, Spaceflight Now .
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