Vega | Pléiades Neo 3
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
April 29, 2021, 1:50 a.m. - April 29, 2021, 1:50 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
April 29, 2021, 1:50 a.m. - April 29, 2021, 1:50 a.m.
Pléiades Neo is a constellation of four optical high-resolution Earth observation satellites built and operated by Airbus. It is a dual purpose constellation, serving both civilian and military purposes. Pléiades Neo 3 is the first satellite in the constellation which is to deliver imagery with spatial resolution of 30 cm. It is launched along with several rideshare payloads.
Successful launch
Launch date is confirmed by Arianespace.
Launch is now planned for Apr 28
Launch is now planned for Apr 27
The countdown on Airbus website points to a Apr 20 01:50 UTC launch time.
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.
See DetailsAvio 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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