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Relive Vega's first launch on 13 February

Join the ground crew and support staff at Europe's Spaceport, in Kourou, French Guiana for a replay of the historic maiden flight of Vega. Follow the launch buildup, including interviews with the department heads who brought Vega to realisation, and finally watch the successful launch of Vega, Europe's first light-lift launcher.

Liftoff of Vega VV01
ESA’s new Vega launcher scores success on maiden flight
 
13 February 2012   PR 3 2012 - Vega, ESA’s new launch vehicle, is ready to operate alongside the Ariane 5 and Soyuz launchers after a successful qualification flight this morning from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Fully assembled Vega VV01 on pad
Final ‘go’ for Vega launch
 
12 February 2012   Vega is all set for launch on Monday. The new launcher passed its final hurdle on Saturday at Europe’s Spaceport, the Launch Readiness Review, and is ready for liftoff.
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3 February 2012   Vega set for its inaugural flight
31 January 2012   Three launch pads at Europe’s Spaceport
27 January 2012   First Vega rocket assembled on launch pad


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