Vega | ADM-Aeolus
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Aug. 22, 2018, 9:20 p.m. - Aug. 22, 2018, 9:20 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Aug. 22, 2018, 9:20 p.m. - Aug. 22, 2018, 9:20 p.m.
ADM-Aeolus was an Earth observation satellite built by Airbus Defense and Space for ESA. Its goal was to directly observe wind profiles from space on a global scale and provide data that could improve weather forecasting and advance understanding of atmospherics dynamics and climate. The Aeolus satellite weighed around 1366 kg and flew in a low sun-synchronous orbit at about 400 km altitude. It was desorbited and reentered the Earth's atmosphere on July 28, 2023 at approximately 19:00 UTC.
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.
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Avio S.p.A. is an Italian company operating in the aerospace sector with its head office in Colleferro near Rome, Italy. Founded in 1908, it is present in Italy and abroad with different commercial offices and 10 production sites.
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