Vega | ADM-Aeolus

Vega | ADM-Aeolus rode a Vega into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Vega
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Vega | ADM-Aeolus cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-08-22T21:20:09.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vega roars off the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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