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
