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April 25, 2013

Vega's three-satellite payload is integrated and ready for launch
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Apr 25, 2013
The payload "stack" for Vega's second mission from French Guiana has been completed and is ready for installation on the lightweight launch vehicle at the Spaceport. This milestone completes the integration of all three payloads to be orbited on the May 2 mission, and underscores the capabilities of Arianespace's latest launcher family member to accommodate a variety of satellite passengers. The payload stack begins with Vietnam's 120-kg. VNREDSat-1 and the 1.3-kg. ESTCube-1 Estonian student ... read more

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