because we all like rocket launches
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSCWQuAfAM
longer video here
http://multimedia.esa.int/Replay
delivered the first 2 satellites for the Galileo navigation system
After retirement of Ariane 4, Europe didn't have a medium launch vehicle anymore (only the heavy Ariane 5). Soyuz is cheap and reliable and it's also rated for human flight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSCWQuAfAM
longer video here
http://multimedia.esa.int/Replay
delivered the first 2 satellites for the Galileo navigation system
After retirement of Ariane 4, Europe didn't have a medium launch vehicle anymore (only the heavy Ariane 5). Soyuz is cheap and reliable and it's also rated for human flight
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