Vega-C

Vega-C

Company: Arianespace

The European Space Agency (ESA) program Vega-C, an enhanced and more potent variant of the Vega launch vehicle, strengthens Arianespace's position in the market for small satellite launches to low Earth orbit (LEO).Vega-C is a versatile launch system that may be customized for a wide range of applications, including bigger optical and radar observation spacecraft and nanosatellites. The deployment of numerous satellite passengers by Vega-C is made easier by payload adapters. This includes configurations where the primary payload is accompanied by CubeSats or microsats.


Rocket / Launch Vehicle Specifications

Altitude Of Apogee5700 Km
Altitude Of Perigee250 Km
Diameter3.4 meters
Height35 meters
Mass210 tons
Payload To LEO3.3 tons
Payload To PO2.3 tons
Payload To SSO2.2 tons
Thrust At Lift Off180 tons