Vega-C (Avio S.p.A)
The Vega-C is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Avio S.p.A (established in 1908). It undertook its inaugural launch on 07/13/2022.
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.
Vega-C Specifications
| Length | 34.8 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3 m |
| Stages | 4 |
| Launch Mass | 210 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 2974 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 3300 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 2230 kg |
| Launch Cost | $48,000,000 |
Vega-C Launch Record
| Total Launches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 7 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Pending Launches | 21 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 6 |
Manufacturer
CEO: Giulio Ranzo
Avio S.p.A. is an Italian company operating in the aerospace sector with its head office in Colleferro near Rome, Italy. Founded in 1908, it is present in Italy and abroad with different commercial offices and 10 production sites.