The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Independent Inquiry Commission Appointed in VV22 Mission Failure

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Tom Patton
Dec 21, 2022
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Arianespace announced yesterday that the VV22 mission carrying Pléiades Neo 5 & 6 satellites failed to reach orbit, resulting in the loss of the satellites.

The Vega C launch vehicle lifted off as scheduled on December 20, 2022 at 10:47 pm (local time in French Guiana). The lift-off, the mission and the separation of the first stage (P120C) were nominal.…

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