In service· Avio S.p.A

Vega-C

Vega-C is a single-body rocket nearly 35 m high with that weighs 210 tonnes on the launch pad.

Next launchIRIDE 1Thu, Dec 31 · Guiana Space Centre Follow Vega-C in the app

Launches

since Jul 2022

Success rate

87.5%

7 of 8 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 34.8 m
Diameter: 3 m
Liftoff mass: 210 t
Liftoff thrust: 2,974 kN
To low Earth orbit: 3,300 kg
Stages: 4
Listed launch price: $48 million
First flight: July 13, 2022
Manufacturer: Avio S.p.A

Next Launches

NET2026

IRIDE 1Avio S.p.A · Vega-C · Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaTo Be DeterminedNET 2026 NET2026

IRIDE 2Avio S.p.A · Vega-C · Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaTo Be DeterminedNET 2026 Apr—NET

KOMPSAT-6 & PLATiNO 1Avio S.p.A · Vega-C · Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaTo Be DeterminedNET April 2027 Jun—NET

CSG-4Avio S.p.A · Vega-C · Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaTo Be DeterminedNET H1 2027

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