Vega | Sentinel-2B

Vega | Sentinel-2B lifted off aboard a Vega from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, carrying 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 | Sentinel-2B cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2017-03-07T01:49:24.000Z
    Liftoff
    Vega clears the pad at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Vega pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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