Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight)

European Space Agency flew Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) on a Vega-C out of Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, placing its payload in MEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
European Space Agency
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Vega-C
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
MEO
Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-07-13T13:13:17.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vega-C 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 MEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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