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Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6
Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 launched on Wed, Dec 21, 2022, 01:47 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch FailureArianespace
Lifted offNET Dec 2022
NET Wed, Dec 21, 2022, 01:47 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Vega-CVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Vega-C to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Vega-C ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Pléiades Neo 5 & 6
Pléiades Neo 5 and 6 are the last two in a constellation of four optical high-resolution Earth observation satellites built and operated by Airbus. It is a dual purpose constellation, serving both civilian and military purposes.
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Frequently asked
What time does Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 launch?
Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Dec 21, 2022, 01:47 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6?
Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Vega-C.
Where does Vega-C | Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.