NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Sentinel-1C

Launch Time
Tue Dec 03, 2024 21:20 UTC

Originally intended to launch on the Russian Soyuz launch vehicle, due to geopolitical factors this is no longer an option. ESA instead opted to launch aboard Vega-C.

Rocket

Vega C
Arianespace
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 4,500 kN
Payload to LEO: 2,300 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 35.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 3.3 m
Fairing Height: 9.0 m

Mission Details

Sentinel-1C

Sentinel-1C will provide all-weather, day, and night radar imaging for land and ocean services.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 2,300.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

ELV, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Stats

2024

213th orbital launch attempt

Arianespace

299th mission
2nd mission of 2024

Vega

25th mission
2nd mission of 2024