Arianespace Flight VV14 - Behind the Scenes

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On its third launch of the year, Arianespace has successfully orbited the PRISMA Earth observation satellite on behalf of the ASI Italian space agency, within the scope of a contract with OHB Italia.

This was the first Vega launch in 2019, and the 14th successful launch in a row for this light launcher since its introduction at the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in 2012.

The launch took place on Thursday, March 21 at 10:50 pm local time in French Guiana. PRISMA is the 600th satellite to be orbited by Arianespace and the eigth for Italian institutions or operators.

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