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space2 years ago

Mysterious Disappearance of Fuel Tank Causes Delay in Last Vega Rocket Launch

The final launch of the Vega rocket, which is crucial for Arianespace and the European Space Agency's launch capabilities, has been delayed to September 2024 due to the unexpected problem of missing fuel tanks. The Vega-C, its successor, is also facing delays following launch and testing failures. The missing tanks for the Vega rocket's upper stage have been accidentally scrapped and crushed during building renovations. Two options are being considered: using older qualification tanks or modifying the existing AVUM stage with tanks from the Vega-C. The preferred option would result in a launch in September 2024, but there is a possibility that the Vega-C might return to flight before the final Vega launch.

via The Register|
#copernicus-program#european-space-agency#fuel-tanks
space2 years ago

"Spaceflight in 2024: Blue Origin, SpaceX, ESA, and New Rockets Take Center Stage"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan and Blue Origin's New Glenn are set to make their rocket debuts in 2024, while Avio's lost tanks will delay the final launch of Europe's Vega rocket. Chinese launch startup Landspace successfully placed working satellites into orbit with its methane-fueled Zhuque 2 rocket. Northrop Grumman test-fired a new solid rocket motor, demonstrating innovative technologies and materials for future rockets.

via Ars Technica|
#blue-origin#landspace#rocket-debuts
space2 years ago

"Upper stage tank issue causes delay in final Vega launch"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has postponed the final launch of the original version of the Vega rocket due to a problem with the rocket's upper stage. The launch, originally scheduled for spring 2024, has been delayed to September because two tanks for the Avum upper stage went missing from an Italian factory and were later found crushed and unusable in a landfill. ESA and Avio are considering using tanks from the larger Avum+ stage for the Vega C rocket as a workaround solution. The final Vega mission will now launch the Sentinel-2C Earth science spacecraft instead of the Biomass satellite. Additionally, there was an abort during a recent test of the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket, but it does not affect the schedule for the first Ariane 6 launch.

via SpaceNews|
#avum-upper-stage#european-space-agency#launch-delay
space2 years ago

Missing Rocket Parts Cause Fallout in Vega

Avio's Vega rocket, set to launch the BIOMASS satellite for the European Space Agency, is facing a major setback as two propellant tanks on the fourth stage of the rocket went missing and were later found in a damaged state in a landfill. With the production lines closed, Avio is exploring options such as using old tanks or modifying the upper stage of the Vega C rocket. The ongoing issues with the Vega C rocket leave the European Space Agency with limited domestic options for launching the satellite in the near term.

via Ars Technica|
#avio#biomass-satellite#european-space-agency
space2 years ago

Vega's Historic Satellite Launch Revolutionizes Agricultural Planning

A Vega rocket successfully launched a dozen small satellites, including THEOS-2 and FORMOSAT-7R/TRITON, from the European spaceport at Kourou, French Guiana. The launch marked the first for the Vega family since the failure of the more powerful Vega C in December 2022. The Vega C remains grounded due to an anomaly during a static-fire test, and its return to flight has been delayed to the fourth quarter of 2024. A final launch of the original version of Vega is planned for the second quarter of 2024.

via SpaceNews|
#arianespace#launch#small-satellites
spaceflight2 years ago

Arianespace's Vega Rocket Successfully Launches 12 Satellites to Orbit

Arianespace's Vega rocket is set to launch 12 satellites, including the THEOS-2 Earth-imaging satellite for Thailand and the FormoSat-7R/Triton satellite for Taiwan's space agency. The launch, designated VV23, will be the first for the standard Vega variant since November 2021. The Vega rocket is designed to carry relatively small payloads and is scheduled to lift off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana tonight.

via Space.com|
#arianespace#earth-observation#satellite-launch