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.