Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 03/02/2022 01:40 amVolga-Dneiper An-124 transport aircraft are currently not available to ship satellites; not-Russian transports are, particularly for smaller satellites?Quote from: Josh_from_Canada on 02/28/2022 09:41 pmI haven't seen any reports on Volga-Dnepr being banned from transporting satellite but the closure of EU airspace to Russian aircraft causes challenges.https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/1497973334847414278From Arianespace updates I have seen quite a few of the satellites using regular Boeing 747 freighters, especially those flying on Vega.
Volga-Dneiper An-124 transport aircraft are currently not available to ship satellites; not-Russian transports are, particularly for smaller satellites?Quote from: Josh_from_Canada on 02/28/2022 09:41 pmI haven't seen any reports on Volga-Dnepr being banned from transporting satellite but the closure of EU airspace to Russian aircraft causes challenges.https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/1497973334847414278
I haven't seen any reports on Volga-Dnepr being banned from transporting satellite but the closure of EU airspace to Russian aircraft causes challenges.https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/1497973334847414278
Il 23 e il 24 marzo 2022 si è tenuta nella sede di OHB Italia - a Milano - la Pre-Shipment Review, nel corso della quale l’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana ha verificato lo stato del Sistema LARES2 e ne ha autorizzato la spedizione presso il sito di lancio, lo spazioporto europeo di Kourou in Guyana Francese.Il Sistema LARES2, sviluppato da OHB Italia, sotto la guida e il coordinamento dell’ASI, sarà il primo passeggero del nuovo lanciatore europeo VEGA C realizzato da AVIO, al suo volo inaugurale previsto per il maggio 2022.
On 23 and 24 March 2022 the Pre-Shipment Review was held at the OHB Italia headquarters - in Milan, during which the Italian Space Agency checked the status of the LARES2 System and authorized its shipment to the site launch, the European spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana.The LARES2 system, developed by OHB Italia, under the guidance and coordination of ASI, will be the first passenger of the new European VEGA C launcher built by AVIO, on its inaugural flight scheduled for May 2022.
Peter B. de Selding@pbdes.@ESA contracts w/ @Arianespace to launch Europe's Sentinel 1C radar Earth obs sat on #VegaC H1 2023; to replace Sentinel 1B, which since Dec has been unable to transmit. 1st Vega-C flight in June. 2300-kg Sentinel 1C to operate at 690km, tests limit of Vega C performance.
Getting closer to the inaugural #VegaC flight #VV21 with #LARES2 !Start of the integration process with the #P120C solid rocket stage being transferred to the Vega mobile gantry at @EuropeSpacePort on 15 April 2022 @esa @Avio_Group @ASI_spazio @ESA_Italia
https://twitter.com/vega_sts/status/1515426709998383120QuoteGetting closer to the inaugural #VegaC flight #VV21 with #LARES2 !Start of the integration process with the #P120C solid rocket stage being transferred to the Vega mobile gantry at @EuropeSpacePort on 15 April 2022 @esa @Avio_Group @ASI_spazio @ESA_Italia
Launcher integration for the inaugural flight of Vega-C began with the P120C solid-fuel first stage being delivered to the Vega Launch Zone (Zone de Lancement Vega, or ZLV) at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on 15 April 2022. P120C will also fly on Ariane 6, with two or four units serving as boosters depending on mission requirements.The interstage segment to join the P120C first stage with the Z40 second stage followed on the 22nd.For flight VV21, the principal payload will be LARES-2, a scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Also onboard will be six European research CubeSats.
https://www.arianespace.com/press-release/next-arianespace-launch-scheduled-for-june-22-with-ariane-5/Next Arianespace launch scheduled for June 22 with Ariane 5...
"Am I translating correctly that Vega C VV21 only occurs after Ariane 5 VA257?"VV21 is an ESA launch whereas VA257 is an Arianespace launch, so you cannot conclude anything!
As I'm Dutch, how about some Vega-C Interstage 1/2 shots at ZLV ?
After the integration of AVUM A4, acceptance tests are underway. The first avionics and vibration tests were completed and more are being run, leading to the finalisation of the fourth stage of #VegaC, its transfer to @EuropeSpacePort and integration on the launcher.
Preparation for VV21, the inaugural flight of ESA’s new Vega-C rocket, continues at pace with integration of the Zefiro-9 solid-fuel third stage.Zefiro-9 (the Vega-C third stage) is now in place on the Vega launch pad at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana; work was carried out on 10 May 2022. The third stage is shared with the original Vega, but for the more capable Vega-C it sits atop all-new P120C and Zefiro-40 solid-fuel stages. AVIO is the prime contractor for Vega and Vega-C development. Next to come will be Vega-C’s fourth stage. AVUM+, which is an uprated version of Vega’s AVUM fourth stage. Its liquid-fuel engine is re-startable several times in space, which means a Vega-C flight can orbit multiple payloads to different orbits. And, after dispensing its payloads, a final AVUM+ burn will de-orbit the stage to minimize space debris. P120C will also fly on Ariane 6, with two or four units serving as boosters depending on mission requirements. By sharing a common component, both launchers will optimise manufacturing and assembly costs. For flight VV21, the principal payload will be LARES-2, a scientific mission of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Also onboard will be six European research CubeSats.
Vega C's inaugural launch date is scheduled for late June 2022
The Vega-C inaugural launch is planned for July 2022.https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/Invitation_to_media_Join_pre-launch_press_programme_to_see_Vega-C_and_preparations_for_Ariane_6_at_Europe_s_Spaceport
Avum+, #VegaC @Vega_sts stage 4, was transported to @EuropeSpacePort yesterday and will be integrated on the launcher tomorrow. Meanwhile, phase 2 of the preparation for the maiden flight of our new launcher, authorized by Flight Readiness Review 2, has begun
Get a sneak peek of AVIO team at work to prepare for @Vega_sts #VegaC's maiden flight as they integrated its upper stage, Avum+, with the rest of the launcher
