Vega | Pléiades Neo 4
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Launch Window
Aug. 17, 2021, 1:47 a.m. - Aug. 17, 2021, 1:47 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Aug. 17, 2021, 1:47 a.m. - Aug. 17, 2021, 1:47 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 4 is the second satellite in the constellation which is to deliver imagery with spatial resolution of 30 cm. It is launched along with several rideshare payloads.
Corrected the launch time.
Correcting launch time
Targeting August 16 at 01:50 UTC.
New launch time.
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.
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