Uhhh... I don't think so...Prediction DatePredicted 1st LaunchCitationSep-98Dec-02http://esapub.esrin.esa.it/rfs/rfs18/CAPORICCI.pdfDec-00Jan-05http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/vega_funding_001219.htmlMar-03 Jun-06http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Vega_Launcher_To_Orbit_Smaller_Payloads_In_Arianespace_Service.htmlNov-05Dec-07http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/VEGA.pdfJan-08Dec-08http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Launchers_Access_to_Space/ASEKMU0TCNC_0.htmlQuoteThat said this will be the first *major* engine to use electromechanical actuators for TVC.Define *major*...Quoteit is a major achievement for Italian industry. Certamente! Alongside all (but one) of the US-side ISS modules, the ISS cupola and the Cygnus PCM...
That said this will be the first *major* engine to use electromechanical actuators for TVC.
it is a major achievement for Italian industry.
Launch delayed to February, 13th.
Quote from: astropl on 02/02/2012 07:01 pmLaunch delayed to February, 13th. They give any details why? Kinda excited about a new launch system.
On 13 February, the European Space Agency will perform the first qualification flight of its brand new Vega launch vehicle.
The first mission, designated VV01, is scheduled for liftoff during a two-hour launch window during 10:00–12:00 GMT (11:00–13:00 CET; 07:00–09:00 local time)