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Vega: Pléiades Neo 4

Pléiades Neo is 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. Pléiades Neo 4 is the second satellite in the constellation which is to deliver imagery with spatial resolution of 30 cm. It is launched along with several rideshare payloads.

Tuesday, 17 August 202101:47 UTC
Vega: Pléiades Neo 4

Mission Data

Arianespace
🇪🇺ArianespaceEst. 1980
Launch VehicleVega
Vehicle FamilyVega
Vehicle Record20 of 22 launches (90.9%)
Provider TypeCommercial
Agency Record313 successes / 15 failures (95%)
Success Streak16 consecutive
Mission TypeGovernment/Top Secret
Target OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
LocationGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana GUF
Orbital Launches This Year#78
Agency Launches This Year#7
Launches From This Pad56
Launches From This Site336
Status Note

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

About Vega

Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.

Launch updates

  1. Corrected the launch time.

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  2. Correcting launch time

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  3. Targeting August 16 at 01:50 UTC.

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  4. New launch time.

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Launch Site

Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) · 5.2360°N 52.7750°W

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.