Vega-C

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed two contracts with international aerospace company Avio, valued at approximately EUR 350 million, to advance the development of the Vega-E next-generation launcher and enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket. The agreements span a three-year period and aim to strengthen Europe’s space access capabilities.

ESA awards EUR 350 million contracts to Avio for Vega-C and Vega-E developments

Space/C4ISR / By Defence Industry Europe

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed two contracts with international aerospace company Avio, valued at approximately EUR 350 million.

The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite was launched on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Sentinel-1C extends the legacy of its predecessors, delivering high-resolution radar imagery to monitor Earth’s changing environment, supporting a diverse range of applications and advancing scientific research. Additionally, Sentinel-1C introduces new capabilities for detecting and monitoring maritime traffic.

Double win for Europe: Sentinel-1C and Vega-C take to the skies

Space/C4ISR, EU, Top / By Defence Industry Europe

The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite was launched on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.