Pléiades Neo 5 & 6
Vega-C
Arianespace
Launch Status
Failure Mission
Pléiades Neo 5 & 6
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $48,000,000
Pléiades Neo 5 and 6 are the last two in a constellation of four optical high-resolution Earth observation satellites built and operated by Airbus. It is a dual purpose constellation, serving both civilian and military purposes.
Location
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) has witnessed the launch of 49 rockets, including 49 orbital launch attempts, while Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, has been the site for 321 rocket launches.
Rocket
Avio S.p.A Vega-C
Agency
Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world’s first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
