Vega | Sentinel-2C

Vega | Sentinel-2C rode a Vega into space from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, deploying 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-2C cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-09-05T01:50:15.000Z
    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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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