# Vega-C flight VV26

> space launch

**Wikidata**: [Q134399412](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134399412)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vega-c-flight-vv26

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## Summary  
Vega-C flight VV26 is a space launch mission conducted by Arianespace using the Vega C orbital launch vehicle. Scheduled for April 29, 2025, it will carry the Biomass satellite into a low Earth orbit. This mission is part of the Vega C launch series by the European Space Agency (ESA).

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 29, 2025.  
- **Operator**: Arianespace.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Vega C, an orbital launch vehicle developed by the European Space Agency.  
- **Payload**: Biomass satellite.  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (LEO) and Sun-synchronous orbit.  
- **Launch Site**: Ensemble de Lancement Vega.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2025-090.  
- **Preceded by**: Vega-C flight VV25.  
- **Followed by**: Vega-C flight VV27.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Vega-C flight VV26?  
A: The mission aims to deploy the Biomass satellite into orbit, which is designed for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.  

### Q: Who operates Vega-C flight VV26?  
A: The launch is operated by Arianespace, a commercial launch service provider.  

### Q: Where will Vega-C flight VV26 launch from?  
A: It will launch from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega, a dedicated launch site for Vega missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Vega-C flight VV26 represents a critical mission in the Vega C launch series, showcasing Europe's capability to deploy payloads into precise orbits. The Biomass satellite, carried by this mission, will contribute to global environmental monitoring by measuring forest biomass and carbon stocks. This data is vital for climate change research and policy-making. The mission also reinforces Arianespace's role in the competitive space launch market, supporting scientific and commercial objectives.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Vega C launch series by the European Space Agency.  
- Carries the Biomass satellite, a key Earth observation payload.  
- Scheduled for a precise Sun-synchronous orbit, enabling consistent environmental monitoring.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 29, 2025.  
- **Vehicle**: Vega C, a four-stage launch vehicle optimized for small to medium payloads.  
- **Payload Mass**: Biomass satellite (exact mass not specified in source material).  

### Orbit Specifications  
- **Primary Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (LEO).  
- **Secondary Orbit**: Sun-synchronous orbit, ideal for Earth observation missions.  

### Mission Sequence  
- Follows Vega-C flight VV25.  
- Precedes Vega-C flight VV27.  

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