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Vega

Versatile, efficient, precise — the Vega launch system is Europe’s way of launching light satellites to multiple orbits in a single launch

Vega

Vega first launched in 2012 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to complement Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane rockets. Vega-C, a more powerful variant with greater payload volume and improved competitiveness, took over this role with its inaugural flight on 13 June 2022. Vega-E is now in development to further increase performance while reducing launch service costs.

Last launch: VV25, Vega-C with Sentinel-1C, 5 December 2024 18:20 local time at Europe's Spaceport (21:20 GMT, 22:20 CET)

Next launch: VV26

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Radar mission takes to the skies aboard Vega-C
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Vega contracts for future operations and development

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ESA signs launch contract for climate mission FORUM with Av…

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Vega-C mobile building rolling

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Up close and loud: Vega-C liftoff with Sentinel-1C

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Vega-C liftoff and return-to-flight in slow motion

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Vega-C liftoff and return-to-flight

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European team for Vega-C and Sentinel-1C

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Vega-C lifts off with Sentinel-1C
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Double win for Europe: Sentinel-1C and Vega-C take to the s…

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Radar mission takes to the skies

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Vega-C takes Sentinel-1C into orbit

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Vega-C takes Sentinel-1C into orbit
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Radar mission takes to the skies aboard Vega-C

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Radar mission takes to the skies aboard Vega-C
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Vega-C with Sentinel-1C on the launch pad

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Silver Journeys – Vega-C woodcut poster

04/12/2024 177 views 2 likes
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Vega-C with Sentinel-1C on the launch pad
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Vega-C complete for return to flight

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Artist's impression of Copernicus Sentinel-1C in its Vega-C launcher
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Watch live: Vega-C to launch Sentinel-1C

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    M10 engine test success marks key step toward Vega-E

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    Vega-E is being targeted to fly from 2026 as the next evolution of the Vega launch system.
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