Vega | Sentinel-2A

Operated by Arianespace, the orbital mission Vega | Sentinel-2A delivered its payload into the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Vega
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Vega | Sentinel-2A cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2015-06-23T01:51:58.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vega lifts off from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
  2. Max-Q
    Vega 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. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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