# Vega flight VV24

> Space launch

**Wikidata**: [Q130469916](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130469916)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vega-flight-vv24

## Summary  
Vega flight VV24 was the final mission of the European Vega launch vehicle, carrying the Sentinel-2C satellite into a Sun-synchronous orbit. Operated by Arianespace and manufactured by Avio, it launched on September 5, 2024, from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega. This mission marked the conclusion of the Vega program before transitioning to its successor, Vega-C.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 5, 2024  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Vega (retired European expendable orbital launch vehicle)  
- **Operator:** Arianespace  
- **Manufacturer:** Avio  
- **Payload:** Sentinel-2C (mass: 1,120 kg)  
- **Orbit:** Sun-synchronous orbit  
- **Launch Site:** Ensemble de Lancement Vega  
- **Preceded by:** Vega flight VV23  
- **Succeeded by:** Vega-C flight VV25  
- **Series Position:** Part of Vega series (qualifier: 22nd launch)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the payload of Vega flight VV24?  
A: The payload was Sentinel-2C, a satellite with a mass of 1,120 kg, designed for Earth observation in a Sun-synchronous orbit.  

### Q: Why was Vega flight VV24 significant?  
A: It was the final flight of the Vega launch vehicle, marking the end of its operational lifecycle before transitioning to the upgraded Vega-C.  

### Q: Who operated Vega flight VV24?  
A: The mission was operated by Arianespace, with the Vega rocket manufactured by Avio.  

## Why It Matters  
Vega flight VV24 represented the culmination of the Vega program, a key European launch vehicle for small to medium payloads. Its retirement paved the way for Vega-C, which offers enhanced capabilities. The mission's success ensured the deployment of Sentinel-2C, contributing to the Copernicus Earth observation program. Vega's legacy includes reliable access to space for scientific and commercial payloads, reinforcing Europe's autonomy in space launch technology.  

## Notable For  
- **Final Vega Flight:** Marked the end of the Vega launch vehicle's operational history.  
- **Sentinel-2C Deployment:** Delivered a critical Earth observation satellite for the Copernicus program.  
- **Transition to Vega-C:** Signaled the shift to the next-generation Vega-C launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** September 5, 2024  
- **Site:** Ensemble de Lancement Vega  
- **Operator:** Arianespace  

### Payload  
- **Satellite:** Sentinel-2C  
- **Mass:** 1,120 kg  
- **Orbit:** Sun-synchronous  

### Vehicle Specifications  
- **Manufacturer:** Avio  
- **Series:** Vega (22nd launch in the series)  

### Mission Context  
- **Predecessor:** Vega flight VV23  
- **Successor:** Vega-C flight VV25  

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