PADAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Launch VV07 from Arianespace launched 5 earth imaging satellites into a sun-synchronous orbit. PerúSAT-1 weighs 450kg and is able to capture images with a resolution of 70cm. The smaller Skybox satellites, each weighing 120kg, is able to achieve a resolution of approximately 1 meter.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VegaAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 618b3931-9a4a-4a2b-8d67-5c3ca30ff5ff
Reported date: Sep 16, 2016 at 01:43 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Vega →
MANUFACTURER
Avio S.p.A
FLIGHTS
22
SUCCESSES
20
SUCCESS RATE
90.9%
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Vega | PerúSAT-1 / SkySat 4-7 launch?
The Vega | PerúSAT-1 / SkySat 4-7 is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2016 at 1:43 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4?
The Vega | PerúSAT-1 / SkySat 4-7 mission uses the Vega rocket, manufactured by Avio S.p.A. The Vega has flown 22 times with a 90.9% success rate.
Where is the Vega | PerúSAT-1 / SkySat 4-7 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4 going to?
The PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4?
The Vega | PerúSAT-1 / SkySat 4-7 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Vega | PerúSAT-1 / SkySat 4-7 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 16, 2016 at 01:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 618b3931-9a4a-4a2b-8d67-5c3ca30ff5ff
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
PerúSAT-1 / SkySat x 4 was a Vega mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on September 16, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.