Vega C Launch Failure Prompts ESA, Arianespace To Appoint Inquiry Panel

Vega-C

Credit: ESA
Avio’s Vega C launch vehicle failed to place Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 satellites into orbit on Dec. 20. The rocket took off as scheduled at 10:47 p.m. local time at Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana, and the first stage successfully separated. But after ignition of the second-stage Zefiro 40 engine...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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