Vega-C Rocket Set for Return with Sentinel-1C Launch

Europe's Vega-C rocket is set to return to flight for the first time since a 2022 mission failure, launching the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite from Kourou, French Guiana. This mission aims to replace the inoperable Sentinel-1B and complete a dual-satellite constellation with Sentinel-1A for comprehensive Earth observation. The launch marks a significant step for ESA and Avio, Vega-C's primary designer, as they continue to innovate with plans for an upgraded Vega-E rocket.