Arianespace OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) Vega
Rocket Launch Video Streams
About the OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) Mission
| Type | Earth Science |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $37,000,000 |
OptSat 3000 is an Earth imaging satellite built by Israel Aerospace Industries for the Italian military. It will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 600km. It will have a mission life of more than six years. Launched along with it is VENµS, Vegetation and Environment monitoring on a New Micro-Satellite. This is a near polar sun-synchronous orbit microsatellite jointly built by the Israeli Space Agency and CNES. Besides the scientific mission of terrestrial environment monitoring, the satellite is also tasked with verification and validation of the Hall Effect thruster in space.
Launch Pad & Location
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
| Launches | 55 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 55 |
| Total Launches | 333 |
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 Rocket
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.
| Length | 29.9 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 137.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2,974.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 1,500 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 1,450 kg |
| Launch Cost | $37,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 2/13/2012 |
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.
| Total Launches | 326 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 311 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 29 |
| Consecutive Success | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Vega OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Vega OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Arianespace Vega OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) launch video?
You can watch the Arianespace Vega 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 OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) mission launch from?
The Arianespace Vega 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 OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) mission?
The OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) mission launched aboard a Arianespace Vega rocket. Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Vega OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) launch?
The Arianespace Vega OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) 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 OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Vega launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the OptSat 3000 & VENµS (VENUS) 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.
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