Vega in Kourou

The first stage of the next Vega rocket is on its launch pad at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

The arrival of ‘Assembly A1A’, consisting of Interstage 0/1, the P80 solid-propellant motor and its thrust-vectoring system, marks the start of the launch campaign.

Read more: First stage of second Vega ready at Europe’s Spaceport