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Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight)
Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) launched on Wed, Jul 13, 2022, 01:13 PM UTC — a European Space Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulEuropean Space Agency
Lifted offNET Jul 2022
NET Wed, Jul 13, 2022, 01:13 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Vega-CVehicle
European Space AgencyProvider
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Vega-C to Medium 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 / 14:30
SimulatedRepresentative Vega-C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
LARES-2 (Maiden flight)
Maiden flight of the Vega-C launch vehicle, carrying the LARES-2 passive satellite. It is a 40 cm diameter sphere with laser mirrors to study the Earth gravitational field and relativistic effects. Also onboard are six European research cubesats.
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Frequently asked
What time does Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) launch?
Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jul 13, 2022, 01:13 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight)?
Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) is an European Space Agency mission flying on a Vega-C.
Where does Vega-C | LARES-2 (Maiden flight) launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.