Vega | Pléiades Neo 3
Launch Successful
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April 29, 2021, 1:50 a.m.
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.
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Successful launch
Launch date is confirmed by Arianespace.
Launch is now planned for Apr 28
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.
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