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Vega | CERES
Vega | CERES launched on Tue, Nov 16, 2021, 09:27 AM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Nov 2021
NET Tue, Nov 16, 2021, 09:27 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
VegaVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Vega 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 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
CERES
CERES (CapacitÉ de Renseignement Électromagnétique Spatiale) is a space-based signal intelligence (SIGNIT) system consisting of three satellites constellation.
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Frequently asked
What time does Vega | CERES launch?
Vega | CERES is scheduled to lift off Tue, Nov 16, 2021, 09:27 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Vega | CERES?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Vega | CERES?
Vega | CERES is an Arianespace mission flying on a Vega.
Where does Vega | CERES launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.