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Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider
Vega-C is set to launch Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider on Fri, Jun 30, 2028, 12:00 AM UTC from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
To Be DeterminedAvio S.p.A
Liftoff inNET Jun 2028
NET Fri, Jun 30, 2028, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Vega-CVehicle
Avio S.p.AProvider
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
TechnologyMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Vega-C to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Vega-C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Space Rider
Maiden flight of the European Space Rider (Space Reusable Integrated Demonstrator for Europe Return).
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider launch?
Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jun 30, 2028, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider?
Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider is an Avio S.p.A mission flying on a Vega-C.
Where does Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.