Arianespace Sentinel-1C Vega-C
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Rocket Launch Timeline
Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.
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| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Ignition Start of the engine ignition sequence |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 04 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 22 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 22 | SES Start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 32 | Stage 3 Separation Separation of the third stage from the second |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 39 | Stage 3 Ignition Third stage engine ignites. |
| T+ 00 : 05 : 04 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 08 | Stage 3 Separation Separation of the third stage from the second |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 16 | Kick Stage Ignition Start of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 00 : 16 : 45 | Kick Stage Cut-off Cut-off of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 00 : 56 : 10 | Kick Stage Burn The kick stage conducts an engine burn in orbit. |
| T+ 01 : 40 : 28 | Kick Stage Burn The kick stage conducts an engine burn in orbit. |
| T+ 01 : 43 : 50 | Payload Separation Final deployment of the payload from the rocket |
| T+ 01 : 50 : 53 | Kick Stage Burn The kick stage conducts an engine burn in orbit. |
About the Sentinel-1C Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $48,000,000
Sentinel-1C carries an advanced radar technology to provide an all-weather, day-and-night supply of imagery of Earth’s surface. It is a replacement satellite to complete the Sentinel-1 duo after Sentinel-1B suffered a technical anomaly.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
The Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) launch pad has hosted 55 rocket launches, including 55 orbital launch attempts. The Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana launch site has been the location for 333 total rocket launches.
The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Avio S.p.A Vega-C Rocket
Vega-C is a single-body rocket nearly 35 m high with that weighs 210 tonnes on the launch pad. As with Vega, its main elements are three solid-propellant stages, an upper stage powered by a reignitable liquid-propellant engine and a payload fairing. Vega-C's P120C first stage replaces Vega’s smaller P80 to provide a significant increase in thrust at liftoff. It is also used as boosters (2 or 4) for the Ariane 6 rocket.
About 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C launch video?
You can watch the Arianespace Vega-C launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C mission launch from?
The Arianespace Vega-C rocket launched from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV) at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
What rocket was used for the Sentinel-1C mission?
The Sentinel-1C mission launched aboard a Arianespace Vega-C rocket. Vega-C is a single-body rocket nearly 35 m high with that weighs 210 tonnes on the launch pad. As with Vega, its main elements are three solid-propellant stages, an upper stage powered by a reignitable liquid-propellant engine and a payload fairing. Vega-C's P120C first stage replaces Vega’s smaller P80 to provide a significant increase in thrust at liftoff. It is also used as boosters (2 or 4) for the Ariane 6 rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C launch?
The Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Arianespace Vega-C Sentinel-1C launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Vega-C launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Sentinel-1C mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.