Vega | Multipayload mission, 9 satellites

Vega | Multipayload mission, 9 satellites lifted off aboard a Vega from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, carrying its payload to the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
European Space Agency
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Vega
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Vega | Multipayload mission, 9 satellites cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2012-02-13T10:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Vega is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Vega endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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