Vega | SSMS PoC

The Dedicated Rideshare flight Vega | SSMS PoC departed Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana atop a Vega, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Arianespace
Mission type
Dedicated Rideshare
Rocket
Vega
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Vega | SSMS PoC cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-09-03T01:51:10.000Z
    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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