https://www.arianespace.com/press-release/arianespace-wins-new-contract-to-launch-sentinel-1c-observation-satellite-on-board-vega-c/Quote - The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the European Commission, and Arianespace have signed a launch contract for the third radar satellite in the Sentinel-1 mission, Sentinel-1C.– The launch is scheduled in the first half of 2023 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
- The European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the European Commission, and Arianespace have signed a launch contract for the third radar satellite in the Sentinel-1 mission, Sentinel-1C.– The launch is scheduled in the first half of 2023 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Tests, tests and MORE TESTS for @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1C!@Thales_Alenia_S has been taking very good care of the satellite this past months and making sure it's ready for launch. The most recent tests were the vibration tests and integration tests with antennas and solar panels.
The @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1 C satellite is currently undergoing a series of tests at @Thales_Alenia_S plant in Cannes, France, including the deployment of a massive satellite’s 10-m long solar wings!🔗
Europe’s next radar satellite tip-top for flight07/02/2023ESA / Applications / Observing the Earth / Copernicus / Sentinel-1Following its arrival at Thales Alenia Space’s cleanroom facilities in the south of France last October, Europe’s next radar satellite, Copernicus Sentinel-1C, has been put through its paces in a series of tests and demonstrated that it is in tip-top condition for flight. Engineers have also carried out the all-important and precise check to ensure that the satellite fits on the adapter that connects it to the rocket that will take it into orbit.As the ‘C’ in its name suggests, Sentinel-1C is the third satellite of its kind and will continue the essential task of delivering radar images from space for numerous environmental services.These services are linked, for example, to monitoring and mapping Arctic sea ice, maritime surveillance including oil-spill monitoring and ship detection, monitoring land-surface for motion risks, mapping for forest, water and soil management and mapping to support humanitarian aid and crisis situations.Carrying advanced radar technology to provide an all-weather, day-and-night supply of images of Earth’s surface and developed by ESA, the Sentinel-1 satellites have raised the bar for spaceborne radar.In April 2014, Copernicus Sentinel-1A was the first satellite to be launched for the European Union’s Copernicus programme, the Earth observation component of the European Union’s space programme.Sentinel-1B followed in 2016 but its mission ended in December 2021 after experiencing a fault that left it unable to deliver data. Sentinel-1B will soon be deorbited.Engineers at Thales Alenia Space, the Prime Contractor for Sentinel-1, have been working tirelessly to move forward getting Sentinel-1C ready for launch.Most recently, they have carried out tests to ensure the satellite will survive the noise and vibrations that it will have to endure during liftoff and separation from the rocket. The sequences and mechanisms that deploy the satellite’s two 10-metre-long solar wings and 12-metre-long radar antenna have also been thoroughly tested.Along with testing it in stowed and deployed configurations, electromagnetic and radio frequency compatibility tests, and more, the satellite passed its qualification and flight acceptance review at the end of last year.The satellite has also undergone checks to ensure that it fits correctly to its Vega-C launch adapter.Ramón Torres, ESA’s Sentinel-1 Project Manager, said, “Our industrial team has pulled out all the stops to get Sentinel-1C to this point following the loss of Sentinel-1B. I would like to thank everybody that has been working so hard on the mission.“We hope to hear about a new launch slot after the investigation into the failure of the Vega-C launch last December.”“Following the launch adapter fit check, the Sentinel-1C satellite will soon be shipped from Cannes and back to Rome for short-term storage until we can then ship it to the launch site in French Guiana.”
Breaking: I have heard from a source that @esa is looking to qualify Sentinel-1C to fly aboard a @SpaceX Falcon 9. The agency is keen to get the satellite into orbit ASAP with the Sentinel-1 constellation operating at a reduced capacity following the loss of Sentinel-1B.
USN LEOP support for Sentinels-1C from AlaskaSentinels-1C is the newest in a series of ESA sponsored earth observationsatellite that is planned to be launched in December 2023 in partnership withNASA but owned by the EU. This LEOP support will begin one month afterlaunch and last for 180 days. The Sentinels-1C spacecraft will be supported bythe USN Alaska ground station, which has been fully coordinated byComsearch/Commscope....
Z40 static firing test expected in June for Vega C return to flight...• Results of firing test key for Vega C flight by year-end
https://www.avio.com/press-release/zefiro-40-firing-test-preliminary-outcomeQuoteColleferro, 29 June 2023 – Yesterday a static firing test of the Zefiro 40 motor (second stage of the Vega C launcher) was performed according to schedule as one of the requirements linked to the return to flight of Vega C after the flight anomaly suffered on the last launch VV22 in December.Following the recommendation of the Independent Enquiry Commission on VV22, the test was performed to qualify the performance of the motor with a new carbon-carbon material for its nozzle throat. The conditions of the test were purposely set as extremely severe in terms of max motor operating pressure in order to demonstrate a large performance margin with a view to ensure maximum flight reliability.Preliminary analysis of test results (to be further investigated in the following days/weeks before reaching definitive conclusions) allowed to reach the following results. The new carbon-carbon material showed a nominal performance, closely linked to prediction. However, after 40 seconds into the test, another anomaly was revealed, leading to a reduction in overall pressure performance of the motor before the test completion planned at 97 seconds. This aspect will require further investigation and testing activity to be conducted by Avio and the European Space Agency to ensure optimal performance conditions.The Vega launcher is unaffected by the performance of Zefiro 40, which is specific to Vega C. Vega next launch remains planned for September. The planning for the return to flight of Vega C is currently under evaluation, pending further analysis and investigation as above mentioned. Avio remains anyway committed to leverage the Vega launcher while Vega C prepares to return to flight.Avio will communicate further details as soon as more detailed analysis is complete.
Colleferro, 29 June 2023 – Yesterday a static firing test of the Zefiro 40 motor (second stage of the Vega C launcher) was performed according to schedule as one of the requirements linked to the return to flight of Vega C after the flight anomaly suffered on the last launch VV22 in December.Following the recommendation of the Independent Enquiry Commission on VV22, the test was performed to qualify the performance of the motor with a new carbon-carbon material for its nozzle throat. The conditions of the test were purposely set as extremely severe in terms of max motor operating pressure in order to demonstrate a large performance margin with a view to ensure maximum flight reliability.Preliminary analysis of test results (to be further investigated in the following days/weeks before reaching definitive conclusions) allowed to reach the following results. The new carbon-carbon material showed a nominal performance, closely linked to prediction. However, after 40 seconds into the test, another anomaly was revealed, leading to a reduction in overall pressure performance of the motor before the test completion planned at 97 seconds. This aspect will require further investigation and testing activity to be conducted by Avio and the European Space Agency to ensure optimal performance conditions.The Vega launcher is unaffected by the performance of Zefiro 40, which is specific to Vega C. Vega next launch remains planned for September. The planning for the return to flight of Vega C is currently under evaluation, pending further analysis and investigation as above mentioned. Avio remains anyway committed to leverage the Vega launcher while Vega C prepares to return to flight.Avio will communicate further details as soon as more detailed analysis is complete.
<snip>What does that mean? Will Sentinel 1C now also be transferred to the Falcon-9?Aside from the Sentinel-1B replacement, how long will Sentinel-1A's fuel reserves last?Do the EU already have to think about the launch of Sentinel-1D?
Launch in December is the goal.QuoteUSN LEOP support for Sentinels-1C from AlaskaSentinels-1C is the newest in a series of ESA sponsored earth observation satellite that is planned to be launched in December 2023 in partnership with NASA but owned by the EU. This LEOP support will begin one month after launch and last for 180 days. The Sentinels-1C spacecraft will be supported by the USN Alaska ground station, which has been fully coordinated by Comsearch/Commscope....
USN LEOP support for Sentinels-1C from AlaskaSentinels-1C is the newest in a series of ESA sponsored earth observation satellite that is planned to be launched in December 2023 in partnership with NASA but owned by the EU. This LEOP support will begin one month after launch and last for 180 days. The Sentinels-1C spacecraft will be supported by the USN Alaska ground station, which has been fully coordinated by Comsearch/Commscope....
USN LEOP support for Sentinels-1C from AlaskaSentinels-1C is the newest in a series of ESA sponsored earth observation satellite that is planned to be launched earliest in December 2023 in partnership with NASA but owned by the EU. This LEOP support will begin one month after launch and last for 180 days. The Sentinels-1C spacecraft will be supported by the USN Alaska ground station, which has been fully coordinated by Comsearch/Commscope....
With Vega-C a launch will probably only be possible in a year at the earliest, I think.A new launch order is not (publicly) known. In addition to the Falcon 9, a launch with GSLV-MK2 would theoretically also be possible. But in what time frame?Incidentally, Sentinel-1C has been missing from the Arianespace launch schedule for some time.
Quote from: GWR64 on 09/24/2023 10:13 amWith Vega-C a launch will probably only be possible in a year at the earliest, I think.A new launch order is not (publicly) known. In addition to the Falcon 9, a launch with GSLV-MK2 would theoretically also be possible. But in what time frame?Incidentally, Sentinel-1C has been missing from the Arianespace launch schedule for some time. Like most of us, I suspect a launch contract with SpaceX will be announced any day now. (No inside information, only an inference from public information.)
I actually heard from someone inside the Sentinel-1C team today. There has been no confirmation just yet, but it looks like they'll be looking for an alternative ride for the satellite.
https://twitter.com/andrewparsonson/status/1721977495451259043Quote Still whispers, but it looks like Sentinel-1C, which is currently scheduled to be launched aboard Vega C in 2024, will be launched aboard Falcon 9. It will likely first be announced that it will be launched aboard the Vega C return to flight mission. However, not only will Vega C likely not make the late 2024 deadline but it’s also considered unlikely that it will have the performance on the return to flight mission for S1C, as it's at the high end of the vehicle's performance envelope. When the contract was initially signed in 2022, S1C was slated to be launched in the first half of 2023. Image credit: IABG
Still whispers, but it looks like Sentinel-1C, which is currently scheduled to be launched aboard Vega C in 2024, will be launched aboard Falcon 9. It will likely first be announced that it will be launched aboard the Vega C return to flight mission. However, not only will Vega C likely not make the late 2024 deadline but it’s also considered unlikely that it will have the performance on the return to flight mission for S1C, as it's at the high end of the vehicle's performance envelope. When the contract was initially signed in 2022, S1C was slated to be launched in the first half of 2023. Image credit: IABG
Independent Calibration of the Sentinel-1C SAR SystemASCII CitationKlenk, Patrick und Giez, Jakob und Schmidt, Kersten und Nannini, Matteo und Schwerdt, Marco (2024) Independent Calibration of the Sentinel-1C SAR System. European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar (EUSAR), 2024-04-23 - 2024-04-26, Munich, Germany. (eingereichter Beitrag)Dieses Archiv kann nicht den Volltext zur Verfügung stellen.KurzfassungSentinel-1C will be the third satellite of the Sentinel-1 mission. To be launched in early 2024, it will ensure seamless continuity of C-band SAR data for global monitoring of the Earth surface in the framework of the COPERNICUS program. In parallel to the commissioning of Sentinel-1C by the European Space Agency (ESA), an independent verification of the system calibration will be performed by DLR under an ESA contract. Based on an efficient calibration strategy, this paper describes the different activities to be performed by DLR and may present initial results obtained during the commissioning phase (CP) of Sentinel-1C....
CEOS EO HANDBOOK – AGENCY SUMMARY - ESA:https://database.eohandbook.com/database/agencysummary.aspx?agencyID=8QuoteApproved Missions timelineMission Launch Sentinel-1 C Mar 2024 ...
Approved Missions timelineMission Launch Sentinel-1 C Mar 2024 ...
Does anyone know if this date is current?https://elib.dlr.de/197922/QuoteIndependent Calibration of the Sentinel-1C SAR SystemASCII CitationKlenk, Patrick und Giez, Jakob und Schmidt, Kersten und Nannini, Matteo und Schwerdt, Marco (2024) Independent Calibration of the Sentinel-1C SAR System. European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar (EUSAR), 2024-04-23 - 2024-04-26, Munich, Germany. (eingereichter Beitrag)Dieses Archiv kann nicht den Volltext zur Verfügung stellen.KurzfassungSentinel-1C will be the third satellite of the Sentinel-1 mission. To be launched in early 2024, it will ensure seamless continuity of C-band SAR data for global monitoring of the Earth surface in the framework of the COPERNICUS program. In parallel to the commissioning of Sentinel-1C by the European Space Agency (ESA), an independent verification of the system calibration will be performed by DLR under an ESA contract. Based on an efficient calibration strategy, this paper describes the different activities to be performed by DLR and may present initial results obtained during the commissioning phase (CP) of Sentinel-1C....
ESA director of space transportation Toni Tolker-Nielsen has announced that Vega C will return to flight on 15 November 2024. The agency is, however, considering Falcon 9 as a backup for the launch of Sentinel 1C.
How has this thing not been launched 2 and a half years in?
Successful engine test boost Vega-C towards return-to-flight28.05.24Colleferro (Rome), 28 May 2024 – The Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, the second stage of the Vega C rocket, was tested on 28 May by Vega-C prime contractor Avio at its Salto di Quirra test facility in Sardinia, Italy. The motor featured an improved engine nozzle design, required to prepare for a Vega-C return-to-flight by the end of 2024.Initial post-test review indicates that the new nozzle assembly performed as expected throughout the scheduled 94 seconds burning time of the test, simulating a nominal in-flight performance.The Zefiro-40 is a 7.6 m tall rocket motor, loaded with over 36 tons of solid propellant. For this test the motor was installed on its horizontal test bench. Zefiro-40 is developed and manufactured by Avio in their Colleferro factory near Rome, Italy.A second firing test will be conducted after the summer to confirm the data collected today. Avio engineers will review the data from the first test to prepare for a second test in October that will then qualify the second stage Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor for return-to-flight by end 2024 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.Vega-C is a 35 m high launcher with a mass at liftoff of 210 000 kg. It can place about 2300 kg into a polar orbit. Vega-C can accommodate a mix of cargo shapes and sizes, ranging from CubeSats as small as one kilogram up to a single large payload.From Vega to Vega-CVega-C is the larger evolution of the Vega family of rockets. The original Vega was launched in 2012 and has flown 21 times since. The last Vega flight is scheduled this summer, after which the model will be retired and Vega-C will take over. The smaller Vega variant does not use the Zefiro-40 stage.ESA is responsible for the Vega-C launch system qualification and also purchases launch services for European institutional missions. The Vega-C development programme was carried out with participation of thirteen ESA Member States, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. The Agency is the contracting authority for the development of Vega-C, supports both the development and exploitation, while also providing technical supervision based on its 30 years of experience.Avio is the prime contractor and design authority of the Vega-C launchers. Arianespace is the launch service provider.
hales Alenia Space@Thales_Alenia_S🚚Moving days for the @esa 's #Sentinel1C satelliteThe spacecraft has been successfully shipped from Rome’s plant to Cannes, France.Now it's time for some more tests👩🔬🛰️Staytuned #spaceforlife #copernicus
Start: Sentinel-1A: 3. April 2014, Sentinel-1B: 25. April 2016 (außer Betrieb), Sentinel-1C: Dez. 2024, Sentinel-1D: Q4/2025, Sentinel-1 NG: ab 2032
At the press conference, Stefan Israel gave the following dates for the next three launches. Six Ariane 6 launches are planned for 2025.Vega - Early September for Copernicus.Vega C - End November.Ariane 6 - December.
SN Europe sees Ariane 6 launch as an end to its “launcher crisis” [Jul 23, Jeff Foust]Quote<snip>ESA is also preparing for the return to flight of the Vega C, grounded since a launch failure in December 2022. A separate task force is working on that effort, [Josef Aschbacher, ESA director general] said. “Since the beginning of the task force, which was the end of last year, we have not lost a single day along the schedule,” he said.That return-to-flight mission, carrying the Senintel-1C radar imaging Earth science satellite, is scheduled to fly between mid-November and mid-December, with a more specific date to come after a second test firing of the redesigned second-stage motor at the end of September or early October. Aschbacher said in the interview that another factor in the launch date for Vega C will be the upcoming final launch of the original version of the Vega rocket, currently set for September carrying Sentinel-2C. “There’s a certain number of weeks necessary for the ground operations and the preparations in Kourou,” the spaceport that hosts Vega and Ariane launches, he said. Any slip in that Vega launch could push back the Vega C launch, he said, even if the Vega C is itself ready to launch.
<snip>ESA is also preparing for the return to flight of the Vega C, grounded since a launch failure in December 2022. A separate task force is working on that effort, [Josef Aschbacher, ESA director general] said. “Since the beginning of the task force, which was the end of last year, we have not lost a single day along the schedule,” he said.That return-to-flight mission, carrying the Senintel-1C radar imaging Earth science satellite, is scheduled to fly between mid-November and mid-December, with a more specific date to come after a second test firing of the redesigned second-stage motor at the end of September or early October. Aschbacher said in the interview that another factor in the launch date for Vega C will be the upcoming final launch of the original version of the Vega rocket, currently set for September carrying Sentinel-2C. “There’s a certain number of weeks necessary for the ground operations and the preparations in Kourou,” the spaceport that hosts Vega and Ariane launches, he said. Any slip in that Vega launch could push back the Vega C launch, he said, even if the Vega C is itself ready to launch.
QuoteSoftware fix planned to correct Ariane 6 upper stage issue Jeff Foust September 16, 2024...“We could have done the second flight without correcting it,” he said, since the mission does not require multiple burns of the Vinci engine to place the satellite in its planned orbit. “But we want to deorbit the second stage during this second flight, and to deorbit the upper stage we need to correct what has happened.” ...Israël said Arianespace is still planning to conduct the second Ariane 6 launch by the end of the year, weeks after the return to flight of the Vega C rocket currently planned for late November or early December, even with the APU software change. “We will see if we match this objective in the coming weeks and months,” he said of the schedule.Source, full article: https://spacenews.com/software-fix-planned-to-correct-ariane-6-upper-stage-issue/
Software fix planned to correct Ariane 6 upper stage issue Jeff Foust September 16, 2024...“We could have done the second flight without correcting it,” he said, since the mission does not require multiple burns of the Vinci engine to place the satellite in its planned orbit. “But we want to deorbit the second stage during this second flight, and to deorbit the upper stage we need to correct what has happened.” ...Israël said Arianespace is still planning to conduct the second Ariane 6 launch by the end of the year, weeks after the return to flight of the Vega C rocket currently planned for late November or early December, even with the APU software change. “We will see if we match this objective in the coming weeks and months,” he said of the schedule.
https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1841797982129123423QuoteHead of the Italian space agency ASI reports a successful second test-firing of the redesigned Zefiro 40 motor for the Vega C, which paves the way for the rocket's return to flight late this year.https://twitter.com/valente_teodoro/status/1841811938650550475QuoteGreat success for the test of the Zefiro 40 engine of #VegaC , which paves the way for the launch in December. The #Italia , with the @esa confirms its leading role in the launch sector. Soon in orbit Sentinel 1-C of the @CopernicusEU@Avio_Group @ASI_spazio @mimit_gov @GiulioRanzo program
Head of the Italian space agency ASI reports a successful second test-firing of the redesigned Zefiro 40 motor for the Vega C, which paves the way for the rocket's return to flight late this year.
Great success for the test of the Zefiro 40 engine of #VegaC , which paves the way for the launch in December. The #Italia , with the @esa confirms its leading role in the launch sector. Soon in orbit Sentinel 1-C of the @CopernicusEU@Avio_Group @ASI_spazio @mimit_gov @GiulioRanzo program
First Stage for Vega C Return to Flight Arrives at Launch PadOctober 10, 2024The P120 solid-fuel first stage that will power the Vega C rocket’s return-to-flight mission has been transferred to the ZLV launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre.[...]The cargo ship MN Toucan arrived in French Guiana on 19 September, carrying elements for the rocket’s return-to-flight mission. Once removed from the hull of the Toucan, the P120 first stage was transferred to the booster integration building (BIP) for unpacking and final preparation. On 3 October, the stage was transferred from the integration building to the VEGA launch zone (ZLV) and placed on the launch pad. The first interstage will be stacked next, followed by the recertified Z40 second stage with its redesigned nozzle.[...]
It’s been a busy week for the Sentinel-1C satellite!On Friday, 11 October, the team kicked things off by pressurising the satellite’s fuel tank with nitrogen to check for any leaks in the valves or tank.After de-pressurising it the next day, they confirmed everything was in great shape! Since working with fuel can be hazardous, only essential staff were allowed in the clean room during this process.By Monday, the satellite team moved on to functional tests, running checks on all the subsystems.
DutchSpace@DutchSpaceMeanwhile over at CSG, nice close-up of the improved nozzle on the Vega-C Zefiro 40 second stage#VV25 #CSG
Functional testing is ongoing at Europe’s spaceport for the upcoming launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite.The Automated Identification System (AIS) antennas were fully installed on the spacecraft.These box-shaped structures, located at each corner of the SAR Central Panel, were temporarily removed for transport to protect the antennas from potential damage.These antennas are components of the AIS Instrument, which identifies ships appearing as white dots in SAR images. Now, they have been fully remounted and tested, allowing functional testing to proceed at spacecraft level.
Smile! @esa's team at Europe's spaceport standing in front of the @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1 C satellite.With only a month until launch day, they are working hard to making sure the spacecraft is ready for liftoff and life in space.
The fourth stage of the Vega-C rocket, destined for the VV25 flight carrying the Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite, has been successfully lifted and positioned onto the third stage.In the images, we can see the transport of the fourth stage to the launch platform. This module, known as AVUM+, incorporates several enhancements compared to the fourth stage of Vega, the predecessor of Vega-C. These improvements include a "sandwich" structure with a composite coating, an increased propellant capacity, and the main engine's re-ignition capability, offering Vega-C greater flexibility for multi-payload missions.
FLIGHT VV25: LAUNCH POSTPONEMENT(1/2) Due to the need to conduct further precautionary checks and activities on launcher preparation and finalization, the VV25 launch, originally scheduled for December 3, 2024, from Europe’s Spaceport, in Kourou, French Guiana, is postponed.
FLIGHT VV25: LAUNCH POSTPONEMENT(2/2) The impact of these add checks is today estimated in the range of one day. The new launch date will be confirmed by Friday November 29. The launcher and its passenger, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.
SFN Launch Schedule, updated November 27:Launch NET 4 December 21:20 UTC
FLIGHT VV25 NOW SCHEDULED ON DEC. 4(1/2) New launch date for Copernicus Sentinel-1CThe additional checks & activities on Flight VV25 Vega C launcher are now completed, authorizing a new launch attempt by Arianespace on Dec. 4 at 6:20pm Kourou time (9:20pm UTC, 10:20pm CEST).
FLIGHT VV25 NOW SCHEDULED ON DEC. 4, 2024(2/2) New launch date for Copernicus Sentinel-1CThe launcher and its passenger the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite are in stable and safe conditions.
Final countdown for flight #VV25: Launch Readiness Review clears #Sentinel1 C for liftoff 🚀 ✅ All is now set for the lift-off tonight Dec. 4 at 6:20 p.m. local time in French Guiana (9:20 p.m. UTC, 10:20 p.m. CET). ➡️ Watch the Live here: youtube.com/live/gt3kWdS9E…
FLIGHT VV25: POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH(1/2) Due to a mechanical issue preventing the withdrawal of the mobile gantry, the launch chronology has been stopped.The earliest targeted launch date is planned for tomorrow Thursday 5 Dec. at 6:20 p.m. (Kourou time , 9:20 p.m. UTC).
FLIGHT VV25: POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH (2/2) The launcher and its passenger the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite are in stable and safe conditions.
Scrubbed for today, now planned for tomorrow at the same time (21:20:33 UTC):QuoteFLIGHT VV25: POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH(1/2) Due to a mechanical issue preventing the withdrawal of the mobile gantry, the launch chronology has been stopped.The earliest targeted launch date is planned for tomorrow Thursday 5 Dec. at 6:20 p.m. (Kourou time , 9:20 p.m. UTC).QuoteFLIGHT VV25: POSTPONEMENT OF THE LAUNCH (2/2) The launcher and its passenger the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite are in stable and safe conditions.https://twitter.com/Arianespace/status/1864392342708289937
Launch on time at 2120 UTC. Nominal so far, during first AVUM burn.
Anyone got NOTAMs for Stage 3 and 4 entry areas?
Quote from: jcm on 12/05/2024 08:55 pmAnyone got NOTAMs for Stage 3 and 4 entry areas?From the air traffic planning meetings presentation at https://www.cadenaois.org/vpublic_anspdetail.jsp?view=15 (Host Master - CADENA PLANNING WEB CONFERENCE - 12 05 2024.pptx):
Sentinel-1C was launched into orbit on 5 December, lifting off aboard Vega-C at 22:20 CET (18:20 local time). The launch proceeded smoothly, with the rocket reaching space in eight minutes and dropping off Sentinel-1C at approximately 00:04 CET.The launcher’s mission, called VV25, is a return-to-flight for Vega-C – Europe’s lightweight, high-performance rocket – marking the restart of routine commercial operations for the new launcher. At 00:12 CET, ESA established communication with the satellite confirming that it was safely in orbit.
