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This section provides detailed information on Europe’s newest rocket Vega.
This first launch, flight VV01, will mark the completion of nine years of development by ESA and its partners, Italian space agency ASI, French space agency CNES and industry.
Vega will provide Europe with a safe, reliable and competitive capacity to carry science and Earth observation satellites into orbit, while perfectly complementing the heavy Ariane 5 and medium Soyuz rockets already launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
More information on Vega
Vega launcher
Programme milestones
Flight VV01 overview
For download
Vega press kit (English)
Vega press kit (Français)
Vega press kit (Italiano)
Vega factsheet
Vega flyer
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Vega getting ready for exploitation
First Vega starts journey to Europe’s Spaceport
Vega completes mechanical system tests - Watch video
Europe’s new, small launcher takes shape
Vega test campaign starts at Europe’s Spaceport
Vega launcher production contracts signed by ESA, Arianespace and ELV
Images & videos
Photo gallery: Vega VV01 launch campaign
Photo gallery: Vega test campaign
Photo gallery: Vega launcher (artist's views)
Vega on Flickr: Vega VV01 launch campaign
Video: Vega at Europe's Spaceport
Video: First Vega on launch pad
Video: VNR - Vega qualification flight
Video: ESA Euronews - A new star rocket is born
Video: History of Europe's new Vega launcher
Video: Vega completes dry-run at Europe’s Spaceport
Video: Soyuz and Vega
Video: Europe's spaceport: the future
Timelapse movie: First Vega launch campaign, from assembly to rollout
Timelapse movie: Launch countdown rehearsal
Contact information:
ESA Media Relations Office
ESA/HQ
Communication Department
Tel: +33 1 53 69 72 99
Fax: +33 1 53 69 76 90
Email: media@esa.int
Last update: 10 February 2012
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