2027TBD - SBG-TIR - Vega C - Kourou ELV2028TBD - SBG-VSWIR - Vega C - Kourou ELV
SBG-TIR launch: ~2028SBG VSWIR launch: ~2032
To achieve cost savings, NASA will not proceed with formulation and development of Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) -Storm, AOS-Sky, Surface Biology and Geology (SBG)-VSWIR, SBG-TIR, and the NASA contributions to the Sentinel-6C, CRISTAL, Luce, and PMM partner missions.
SES-STA-INTR2025-02942 [Jun 4]Quote from: DLR GfR mbH is a core team member of the Galileo Service Operator (GSOp), operating and managing the constellation of Galileo satellites from the Galileo Control Center in Oberpfaffenhofen (GCC-D). GfR has been selected to take over the preparation and execution of LEOP operations for launches 12, 13, and 14. Launch of Galileo L14 is currently scheduled for December 2025.[...]Purpose of operation: LEOP Support of Galileo L14.Start Date: Dec. 1st 2025 End Date: May 30th 2026
DLR GfR mbH is a core team member of the Galileo Service Operator (GSOp), operating and managing the constellation of Galileo satellites from the Galileo Control Center in Oberpfaffenhofen (GCC-D). GfR has been selected to take over the preparation and execution of LEOP operations for launches 12, 13, and 14. Launch of Galileo L14 is currently scheduled for December 2025.[...]Purpose of operation: LEOP Support of Galileo L14.Start Date: Dec. 1st 2025 End Date: May 30th 2026
Airbus Space @AirbusSpaceThe next gen weather & climate satellite MetOp-SG-A1 just left our cleanroom heading to the European Space Port in Kourou for its upcoming launch in August 2025 on board an Ariane 6 rocket.The MetOp Second Generation-A1 satellite, built by Airbus for @eumetsat will help deliver even more accurate weather forecasting in the coming years.Learn more: https://airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-release/2025-06-airbus-built-metop-sg-weather-and-climate-satellite-shipped-to
SSC Space US Inc. dba Universal Space Network (USN), seeks FCC approval for a special temporary authorization for 180 days commencing on Sep. 1st 2025 to support LEOP of COSMOSKYMED-3 spacecraft from its station in Alaska. [...]CSG satellite constellation now composed of two satellite will be completed with the third satellite that will be launched Dec. 2025 and fourth satellite that will be launched end 2026.
QuoteArianespace has conducted two launches this year, one each of the Ariane 6 and Vega C. He said there are four more Ariane 6 and two more Vega C launches planned for this year, with the next being another Vega C launch in July.https://spacenews.com/vega-launches-biomass-satellite/ [Apr 30]
Arianespace has conducted two launches this year, one each of the Ariane 6 and Vega C. He said there are four more Ariane 6 and two more Vega C launches planned for this year, with the next being another Vega C launch in July.
COSMO-SkyMed's CSG-3 launching on Vega C. (SES-STA-INTR2025-03041). [Jun 11]QuoteSSC Space US Inc. dba Universal Space Network (USN), seeks FCC approval for a special temporary authorization for 180 days commencing on Sep. 1st 2025 to support LEOP of COSMOSKYMED-3 spacecraft from its station in Alaska. [...]CSG satellite constellation now composed of two satellite will be completed with the third satellite that will be launched Dec. 2025 and fourth satellite that will be launched end 2026.
Vega launches Biomass satelliteApril 30, 2025[...]Arianespace has conducted two launches this year, one each of the Ariane 6 and Vega C. He said there are four more Ariane 6 and two more Vega C launches planned for this year, with the next being another Vega C launch in July.[...]
Arianespace to launch CO3D and MicroCarb satellites on July 25, 2025, with Vega C17.06.2025 On July 25, 2025, Arianespace will place into orbit Airbus Defence and Space's CO3D satellites, as well as the CNES's MicroCarb satellite, with a Vega C rocket. The CO3D mission is a constellation (Constellation Optique en 3D) composed of four small satellites which are set to map the globe in 3D from low Earth orbit, serving public and private sector needs. The MicroCarb mission is designed to map sources and sinks of carbon dioxide (CO2) - the most important greenhouse gas - on a global scale. As the launch service provider, Arianespace contributes to Europe's autonomous access to space, enabling Airbus and the CNES to carry out innovative missions, furthering our understanding of the Earth.On Friday July 25th, 2025, at 11:03 p.m. local time (02:03 a.m. UTC, 04:03 a.m. CEST, on July 26th, 2025), Arianespace is to launch Airbus Defence and Space's CO3D satellites, as well as the CNES's MicroCarb satellite. This mission, called “VV27” will be performed using an Arianespace operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.The main passengers, the four satellites composing the CO3D constellation, as well as the auxiliary passenger, MicroCarb, will be placed in Sun-synchronous orbits. The expected total duration of the mission (from lift-off to separation of all satellites) is 1 hour and 41 minutes.Designed and built by Airbus, the CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) satellites will deliver a global high-resolution Digital Surface Model (DSM) service to CNES providing 50 cm stereo imagery as well as 2D imagery for government and commercial customers. A partnership between Airbus and CNES, CO3D comprises four dual-use satellites, each based on all-electric platforms and weighing around 285kg. This data will feed a cloud-based ground segment operated by Airbus, including an image processing chain delivered by CNES. This data will answer both the military need for precise and up-to-date cartography as well as civil applications such as hydrology, geology, civil security, urban planning and land and resource management.The CNES' MicroCarb mission is designed to map sources and sinks of carbon dioxide (CO₂), the most important greenhouse gas, on a global scale. The satellite's dispersive spectrometer instrument will measure atmospheric concentration of CO₂ globally with a high degree of precision. MicroCarb's platform is based out of the lastest CNES Myriade model. Its instrument was built by Airbus Defence and Space, and the integration was realized by Thales Alenia Space UK through a dedicated partnership implemented with the UK Space Agency.The VV27 launch at a glance: 354th launch by Arianespace, 5th Vega C launch 10% of the satellites launched by Arianespace are Earth observation satellites 147th-150th spacecraft built by Airbus Defence and Space launched by Arianespace (CO3D, 4 satellites) 108th spacecraft built by Thales Alenia Space launched by Arianespace (MicroCarb platform)
Planned launches:Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)2025July 25 - CO3D 1, CO3D 2, CO3D 3, CO3D 4, MicroCarb - Vega C (VV27/VC05) - Kourou ELV - 02:03Changes on July 1
On Friday July 25th, 2025, at 11:03 p.m. local time (02:03 a.m. UTC, 04:03 a.m. CEST, on July 26th, 2025), Arianespace is to launch Airbus Defence and Space's CO3D satellites, as well as the CNES's MicroCarb satellite. This mission, called “VV27” will be performed using an Arianespace operated Vega C rocket, launched from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
William Harwood @rocketksc.bsky.socialF9/MTG-S1: SpaceX launched the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder satellite (MTG-S1) Tuesday for the European Space Agency and the European Oganisation for the Exploration of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT); liftoff from KSC pad 39A came at 5:04pm EDT (2104 UTC)
William Harwood @rocketksc.bsky.socialF9/MTG-S1: This was the 82nd Falcon 9 launch so far this year and the 499th since the rocket's debut in 2010; 1st stage booster B1085 flew itself to a picture-perfect droneship touchdown after boosting the upper stage and payload out of the lower atmosphere
William Harwood @rocketksc.bsky.socialF9/MTG-S1: The MTG-S1 satellite, which will monitor weather and air pollution across Europe and North Africa, was released in the planned geosynchronous transfer orbit 35 minutes after liftoff following a short second firing of the F9's upper stage engine
Rumors about Kuiper sats being late and the A64 launch moving because of it....
Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites, securing continuity of the current Earth observation PAZ satellite, in service since 2018. The programme, led by Hisdesat for the Spanish Ministry of Defence, represents a key milestone for the Spanish space industry since around 65% of the satellites' content will be developed by Spanish industry, led by Airbus.The PAZ-2 satellites, among the most advanced in the world, will be more capable than their predecessor, significantly improving the image quality and resolution to better than 25 centimetres, while increasing the coverage up to 6.7 million km² per day and satellite, and orbiting the Earth 16 times daily. These improvements will strengthen the intelligence and surveillance capabilities of the Spanish Armed Forces, as well as civilian applications in infrastructure monitoring, risk management, border control and disaster assessment, capturing radar imagery 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions."In the current geopolitical context, with the PAZ-2 satellites, Airbus reaffirms its commitment to strengthening technological sovereignty in security and defence, as well as its leadership in the national and European space sector," said Alain Fauré, Head of Airbus Space Systems.In addition to the design, assembly and test of the two satellites at its site in Getafe (Spain), Airbus will contribute its expertise in very high resolution and large area coverage synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, leading a consortium that includes more than 15 Spanish companies.The first of the PAZ-2 satellites is expected to enter into service by mid 2031. Through this contract, Hisdesat and Airbus will jointly continue leading the domain of high-end, high-value X-band radar services, enhancing Spanish Earth observation capabilities and strengthening Europe's resilience at large.
Josef Aschbacher @AschbacherJosefToday ESA Council ensured that @EuropeSpacePort 's access will be opened up to a wider variety of companies and launchers, as a new agreement between the 🇫🇷French government and @ESA on the Guiana Space Centre was adopted by our Member States. The agreement covers up to 2035 and paves the road for continuing exploitation of the ESA-developed Ariane and Vega launchers while ensuring that the spaceport is ready for new launch service providers. We are one step closer to fulfilling the Resolution adopted during the Space Summit in Seville in 2023.
