Launches will take place from mid-2020 at the Guyana space centre (CSG), using 2 Vega C launchers. This version of the light European vehicle has an increased payload capacity and should make its maiden flight in 2018.
The new constellation of Airbus Defence & Space satellites will provide images of every point around the globe, several times a day, in order to keep a close watch on our ever-changing planet.
With this new contract, Vega and Vega C are emerging as comprehensive launch solutions to fulfil current and future demands on the Earth observation satellite market.