ARIANESPACE
Vega | Sentinel-2A
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Jun 23, 2015 at 01:51 UTC
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VegaAGENCY
ArianespaceLAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaPROGRAM
Copernicus
COUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 1070b71f-bc5a-47c8-9371-b79f319abb33
Reported date: Jun 23, 2015 at 01:51 UTC
Last synced: 5 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Vega | Sentinel-2A launch?
The Vega | Sentinel-2A is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 1:51 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 Vega | Sentinel-2A?
The Vega | Sentinel-2A 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 | Sentinel-2A launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
Who is launching Vega | Sentinel-2A?
The Vega | Sentinel-2A is operated by Arianespace. It is part of the Copernicus program.
Can I watch the Vega | Sentinel-2A 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 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 23, 2015 at 01:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 1070b71f-bc5a-47c8-9371-b79f319abb33
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2 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.78
Mission Profile
Vega | Sentinel-2A was a Vega mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on June 23, 2015. It was flown as part of the Copernicus program. The launch was a success.