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Cluster of international satellites ready for ride into orbit on Vega rocket

June 27, 2020 Stephen Clark

Debuting a two-tier structure designed to accommodate dozens of small satellites on a single mission, an Italian-made Vega rocket is set for liftoff Saturday night from the northeastern coast of South America on a flight to demonstrate European industry’s answer to growing rideshare launch demand.

Vega rocket’s return-to-flight launch waits for improved wind conditions

June 18, 2020 Stephen Clark

The first launch of an Italian-made Vega rocket since an in-flight failure nearly one year ago has been postponed to no earlier than Monday night due to unfavorable upper level winds over the Vega launch base in Kourou, French Guiana.

Italian maker of Vega rocket says launch remains on track for later this month

March 13, 2020 Stephen Clark

The head of Italian rocket-maker Avio said Thursday that preparations are proceeding without interruption for the launch of a Vega rocket later this month in French Guiana, but officials have adjusted work schedules at the company’s Vega manufacturing plant near Rome in response to the coronavirus outbreak.