ESA, Avio Sign Contract For Vega E Launcher Development

Thierry Dubois July 30, 2021
Vega
Credit: European Space Agency
LYON, France—The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a €118.8 million ($143 million) contract to launcher manufacturer Avio for the development of the Vega E upgraded light rocket. The deal marks the beginning of a new phase in the development of Vega E, “ensuring the advancement of the Vega...
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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