Vega C
Small launcher flown from French Guiana. Avio now operates it directly, and the upgraded Vega E has slipped to late 2027 or 2028.
Timeline
First flightAJul 2022
Return to flight with Sentinel-1CBDec 2024
First dual launch: Sentinel-3C and FLEXCSep 2026
Vega E first launchDNET late 2027
A Jul 2022 First flight
B Dec 2024 Return to flight with Sentinel-1C
C Sep 2026 First dual launch: Sentinel-3C and FLEX
D NET late 2027 Vega E first launchIN PROGRESS
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