Arianespace’s Vega Fails In Launch Of Earth Survey, Science Sats

Thierry Dubois November 17, 2020
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Credit: ESA / CNES / Arianespace - Optique video du CSG / S. Martin
LYON, France–The Vega light launcher, operated by Arianespace, failed in its attempt to place two satellites into orbit on Nov. 16. Vega’s 17th mission, the VV17 launch took place on time at 8:52 p.m. EST from Kourou, Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. “Eight minutes after liftoff, following the...
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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