Vega | Proba-V, VNREDSat 1A, ESTCube-1
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Launch Window
May 7, 2013, 2:06 a.m. - May 7, 2013, 2:06 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
May 7, 2013, 2:06 a.m. - May 7, 2013, 2:06 a.m.
Proba-V maps land cover and monitors vegetation growth across the globe. Launched along with Proba-V are the first Earth observation satellite for Vietnam, VNREDSat 1A, and the first Estonian satellite ESTCube-1. ESTCube-1 is also the first satellite in the world to attempt the use of an electric solar wind sail.
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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