Avio S.p.A
Countdown to launch

This Vega-C mission by Avio S.p.A is scheduled to launch from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. This astrophysics mission targets Elliptical Orbit. The Vega rocket family has been instrumental in modern space access, representing decades of engineering refinement in propulsion, guidance systems, and structural design.
Every rocket launch involves precise coordination between the launch vehicle, payload, ground systems, and range safety. The launch window is carefully calculated based on orbital mechanics — for missions targeting the International Space Station, the window may be only seconds long, while interplanetary missions can have windows lasting weeks. Weather conditions, including upper-level winds, lightning risk, and cloud ceiling, are monitored up until the final moments before ignition. Space weather conditions from solar activity can also affect launch decisions, as high radiation levels may pose risks to satellite electronics.
For more launch information, visit the full launch schedule, track the International Space Station where many missions are headed, or browse launch photography in the NASA gallery.
Joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to investigate the interaction between Earth’s protective shield – the magnetosphere – and the supersonic solar wind.
Vehicle
Family
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Webcast will be available closer to launch
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Location
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country
GUF
Coordinates
5.236, -52.775

Avio S.p.A
Commercial
Country
ITA
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