NEXT SPACEFLIGHT
NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Sentinel-1C

Launch Time
Thu Dec 05, 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
Details

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
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Location

ELV, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

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Stats

2024

238th orbital launch attempt

Arianespace

299th mission
2nd mission of 2024
287th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission

Vega

25th mission
2nd mission of 2024
22nd successful mission
3rd consecutive successful mission