Vega Launcher To Place 53 Satellites Into Orbit

Vega SSMS mounted on Vega's payload adapter.
Credit: ESA – Cnes – Arianespace – Optique Video du CSG - JM Guillon
LYON, France—Arianespace is to operate its first rideshare mission for nano and microsatellites thanks to a Vega launch from Kourou, French Guiana, at 9:51 p.m. EDT on Sept. 1. Vega will lift off from Europe’s spaceport carrying 53 satellites on its new dispenser, the Small Spacecraft Mission...
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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