Vega-C protocol is signed

On 20 November 2019, the Vega-C protocol was signed at ESA Headquarters in Paris, France by Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA Director of Space Transportation; Stephane Israel, CEO at Arianespace; and Giulio Ranzo, CEO at Avio.

This protocol will govern the long-lasting exploitation of Vega-C. It covers aspects related to technical and industrial responsibilities in the wide range of areas pertaining to operations such as compliance with high-level requirements over the lifetime of both launchers, launch authorisation, configuration management, and maintenance of various assets.