Vega flight VV20
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| Vega launch | |
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| Launch | 16 November 2021, 09:27:55 UTC[1] |
| Operator | Arianespace |
| Pad | ELV |
| Payload | |
| Outcome | Success |
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Vega flight VV20 was the 20th launch of the Vega launch vehicle and the launch of the CERES satellites constellation.[1]
Payload[]
The payload was composed of the three CERES signals intelligence (ELINT) satellites.[1]
Orbit[]
The targeted injection orbit had a semi-major axis of 7,048 km (4,379 mi) and an inclination of 75.00°.[1]
Timeline[]
The flight was launched from the ELV launch pad in Kourou, Centre Spatial Guyanais on 16 November 2021 at 09:27:55 UTC.[1][2][3]
See also[]
- List of Vega launches
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Arianespace will launch three CERES Earth observation satellites for French defense and security applications on board Vega". Arianespace. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Machi, Vivienne (16 November 2021). "France launches three CERES satellites aboard Arianespace Vega rocket". Defense News. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Weitering, Hanneke (16 November 2021). "Arianespace Vega rocket launches 3 satellites into orbit for French military". Space.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
External links[]
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