Updates Vega updates

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14 November 2018
The first element of Europe’s future evolution of the Vega launch vehicle for use beyond 2025 was successfully tested this week at Avio in Colleferro, Italy.
This hot firing proves a 3D-printed subscale thrust chamber that is fed by liquid oxygen–methane propellants. 3D-printing builds a solid object from a series of layers, each one printed on top of the last – also known as additive layer manufacturing. It speeds up the production rate, reduces the number of parts and hence the recurring costs.

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/S...nted_thrust_chamber_for_future_Vega_Evolution

 

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29 January 2019
The first qualification model of the P120C solid-fuel motor, configured for Vega-C, was static fired yesterday on the test stand at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Fully loaded with 142 tonnes of fuel, the 13.5 m long and 3.4 m diameter motor was ignited for a final simulation of liftoff and the first phase of flight.

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/S...age_P120C_motor_achieves_final_milestone_test

 

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22 March 2019
Arianespace has launched a Vega rocket to deliver the Italian Space Agency's PRISMA Earth observation satellite into orbit.
Liftoff of Vega’s 14th mission from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana came at 01:50 GMT on 22 March (02:50 CET; 22:50 local time on 21 March).
With a mass at liftoff of 879 kg, PRISMA was manoeuvred into its target Sun-synchronous orbit about 54 minutes into the mission after two burns of Vega’s upper stage.

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Transportation/Vega_launches_PRISMA_for_Italy

 

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4 June 2019
More than 40 satellite missions will be launched at once by Europe’s Vega launcher this autumn, thanks to the innovative modular “Lego-style” dispenser resting on its upper stage.
Up until now the smallest classes of satellites – all the way down to tiny CubeSats, built from 10 cm modular boxes – have typically ‘piggybacked’ to orbit. They have to make use of any spare capacity as a single large satellite is launched, meaning their overall launch opportunities are limited.

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/S...satellites_joining_Vega_s_ride-share_to_space

 

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The 3D-printed thrust chamber assembly of the methane-fuelled M10 rocket engine has passed its first series of hot firing tests. The M10 engine will power the upper stage of future Vega evolutions from 2025.

www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_...hamber_passes_first_tests_for_Vega_evolutions

 

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Europe’s next Vega launch will premiere a new dispenser called the Small Spacecraft Mission Service, or SSMS. It will transport more than 50 satellites at once into orbit on the first rideshare mission dedicated to light satellites. Liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is set for next week.

http://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support...ervice_for_light_satellites_to_launch_on_Vega

 

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Tune in to ESA Web TV from 02:36 BST / 03:36 CEST on 2 September to watch the return to flight of Vega on its debut rideshare mission dedicated to light satellites.
Vega will lift off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana carrying 53 satellites on its new dispenser called the Small Spacecraft Mission Service, or SSMS. The mission will last about 124 minutes.

Watch Vega rideshare launch live

Update: The countdown for launch has resumed. Liftoff is scheduled for 3 September 02:51 BST / 03:51 CEST (22:51 local time in Kourou on 2 September). The weather will be monitored constantly until the precise moment of liftoff to determine whether or not to authorise the launch. The Vega launch...

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No Vega launch today - because of a typhoon threatening the telemetry station at Jeju Island, South Korea, the launch has been postponed.

Updates - Arianespace

www.arianespace.com

 

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Vega return to flight proves new rideshare service

The first flight of Vega’s rideshare service using the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser for light satellites, launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana at 02:51 BST / 03:51 CEST on 3 September (22:51 local time on 2 September).

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Europe’s Vega light-lift rocket is back to normal operations at Europe’s Spaceport and is scheduled for two more missions this year. So how did Vega reach this success after an anomaly halted all Vega launches?

Vega’s return to flight

Europe’s Vega light-lift rocket is back to normal operations at Europe’s Spaceport and is scheduled for two more missions this year. So how did Vega reach this success after an anomaly halted all Vega launches?

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Europe's small Vega rocket returns to action

After a flight failure in 2019, the Vega rocket executes a flawless deployment of 53 satellites.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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All solid motors for Vega-C complete qualification tests

Europe’s new-generation Vega-C small launch vehicle developed by ESA will increase performance and extend current launch capabilities at Europe’s Spaceport.The solid rocket motors built for Vega-C under contract to Avio have all completed the hot fire tests to qualify them for flight.

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