Vega launch

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket launch
gptkbp:collaborations ESA_and_CNES
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately $37 million
gptkbp:diameter 3.0 meters
gptkbp:engineType solid rocket motor
gptkbp:firstFlight February 13, 2012
gptkbp:firstGeneration Vega C
gptkbp:height 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vega launch
gptkbp:inspiration small satellite launch
gptkbp:launchDate approximately 2-3 per year
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Arianespace's_launch_control_center
May 2013
varies by mission
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
regular launches
gptkbp:launchVehicle various applications
high performance
modular design
innovative technologies
extensive testing
contributions to space exploration
multiple components
planned upgrades
expendable launch vehicle
strong partnerships
137 tons
numerous achievements
detailed specifications
promising future
proven reliability
key milestones
single configuration
significant history
Vega_family
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:mission scientific, commercial, governmental
gptkbp:missions LARES, Sentinel-2A
gptkbp:notableTracks Small satellites
gptkbp:number_of_stages 4
AVUM
P80
Zefiro 23
Zefiro 9
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operationalHistory 2012
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 2.6 meters
1,500 kg to Sun-synchronous orbit
gptkbp:payloadCapacity 13.1 meters
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:skills 1 failure as of 2023
gptkbp:succeededBy over 90%
15 successful launches as of 2023
gptkbp:training gptkb:Vega_program