Smile prepares for launch on Vega-C – follow along
On 9 April 2026, the European-Chinese Smile mission will launch into space on a European Vega-C rocket.
The satellite and the Vega-C parts are now at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, where they are being prepared for launch.
This page will be updated with each step of the process.
Follow the links below for more information.
