Vega And Electron Return To Service With New Offerings

Thierry Dubois Irene Klotz September 10, 2020
Arianespace’s Vega launcher
Arianespace’s Vega launcher delivered 53 satellites into orbit during its Sept. 2 return-to-flight mission, demonstrating a new ride-share service.
Credit: European Space Agency
Sidelined by launch accidents, Arianespace’s Vega and Rocket Lab’s Electron have returned to flight, with both companies unveiling new services in an increasingly competitive market for small satellite launch services. 53 smallsats reach orbit aboard Vega Electron kick stage converts to satellite...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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