Vega C Launch Vehicle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:collaboration ESA and Arianespace
gptkbp:competitors competes with Falcon 1 and Electron
gptkbp:configuration two configurations
gptkbp:customer_support gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:debut multiple successful launches
gptkbp:design 15 years
gptkbp:design_purpose to enhance payload capacity
gptkbp:development gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:development_cost approximately €300 million
gptkbp:engine_type solid and liquid
gptkbp:environmental_concerns designed for reduced emissions
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2021
gptkbp:height 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vega C Launch Vehicle
gptkbp:integration shorter than previous models
gptkbp:launch_date up to 12 per year
gptkbp:launch_price approximately €35 million
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
gptkbp:launch_vehicle over 95%
expendable launch vehicle
Vega family
light launch vehicle
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:maximum_payload_to_sso 1,500 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:LARES_2
polar and sun-synchronous orbits
planned for various payloads
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:3
P80
Zefiro 23
Avum+
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:payload_capacity 3 meters
2,500 kg
gptkbp:primary_use small satellite launches
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:replaces Vega C's predecessor
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vega_launch_vehicle
gptkbp:supports modernized
gptkbp:target_market small to medium satellites
gptkbp:technology gptkb:advanced_propulsion_systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Astrium_Space_Transportation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7