LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Fri Sep 16 2016
Arianespace
PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
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(1:43 AM UTC)
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(1:43 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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RECOVERY OVERVIEW
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Rocket Details
Name:
VegaDescription:
Vega is an expendable launch system in use by Arianespace jointly developed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- Launch VV07 from Arianespace launched 5 earth imaging satellites into a sun-synchronous orbit. PerúSAT-1 weighs 450kg and is able to capture images with a resolution of 70cm. The smaller Skybox satellites, each weighing 120kg, is able to achieve a resolution of approximately 1 meter.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Kourou, French Guiana
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1