Vega Launches 53 Satellites In Rideshare Mission

Thierry Dubois September 03, 2020
With a new dispenser, the light Vega launcher offers rideshares for small satellites.
Credit: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique video du CSG – J.M. Guillon
Arianespace’s Vega rocket returned to flight Sept. 3 from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, with a rideshare mission carrying 53 satellites. Arianespace has long focused on large satellites. Now, in a bid to exploit growing demand for small satellites, it is to supplement Vega’s Small...
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. 

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