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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Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
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