Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX

Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX lifted off aboard a Vega-C from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, carrying its payload to SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Avio S.p.A
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Vega-C
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-09-15T01:21:07.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vega-C lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Vega-C passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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