# Vega flight VV14

> Space launch

**Wikidata**: [Q66247175](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66247175)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vega-flight-vv14

## Summary  
Vega flight VV14 was a successful space launch conducted by Arianespace on March 22, 2019, using the Vega rocket. It carried the Prisma satellite into a Sun-synchronous orbit, marking another mission in the Vega launch vehicle's operational history.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** March 22, 2019  
- **Operator:** Arianespace  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Vega  
- **Payload:** Prisma satellite (mass: 953.5 kg)  
- **Orbit:** Sun-synchronous orbit  
- **Launch Site:** Ensemble de Lancement Vega, France  
- **Manufacturer:** ArianeGroup  
- **Preceded by:** Vega flight VV13 (2018)  
- **Followed by:** Vega flight VV15  
- **Outcome:** Success  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the payload of Vega flight VV14?  
A: The payload was the Prisma satellite, weighing 953.5 kg, designed for Earth observation in a Sun-synchronous orbit.  

### Q: Where did Vega flight VV14 launch from?  
A: It launched from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega in France, a dedicated site for Vega rockets.  

### Q: Was Vega flight VV14 successful?  
A: Yes, the launch was successful, achieving its mission of deploying the Prisma satellite into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Vega flight VV14 demonstrated the continued reliability of the Vega launch vehicle for small satellite missions. As part of Europe's space capabilities, it supported Earth observation efforts with the Prisma satellite, contributing to environmental monitoring and scientific research. The mission also reinforced Arianespace's role in the competitive smallsat launch market, showcasing Vega's precision in delivering payloads to specific orbits.  

## Notable For  
- **Successful Deployment:** Achieved its primary objective of placing Prisma into Sun-synchronous orbit.  
- **Payload Precision:** Carried a mid-sized Earth observation satellite with exact orbital insertion.  
- **Vega Program Continuity:** Part of a series of Vega launches, maintaining Europe's access to space for small payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** March 22, 2019  
- **Site:** Ensemble de Lancement Vega, France  
- **Operator:** Arianespace  
- **Vehicle:** Vega (retired European expendable launch vehicle)  

### Payload  
- **Satellite:** Prisma  
- **Mass:** 953.5 kg  
- **Orbit:** Sun-synchronous  

### Mission Outcome  
- **Result:** Success  
- **Significance:** Contributed to Earth observation capabilities and Vega's operational record.  

### Context  
- **Preceded by:** Vega flight VV13 (2018)  
- **Followed by:** Vega flight VV15  
- **Manufacturer:** ArianeGroup