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Final Vega Rocket Successfully Launches Sentinel-2C Satellite

The European Space Agency's Vega rocket completes its last mission, ushering in the new Vega-C era for advanced Earth observation.

  • Sentinel-2C will replace Sentinel-2A, continuing high-resolution Earth observation for the Copernicus program.
  • The launch marks the 20th successful mission for the Vega rocket over its 12-year service.
  • Vega-C, the upgraded version, is set to take over with enhanced payload capacity and reduced costs.
  • The Copernicus program aims to monitor environmental changes and manage natural disasters.
  • Vega's final mission was delayed briefly due to electrical issues but successfully completed from French Guiana.
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