The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Two Vega C Launches Contracted by ESA

Tom Patton's avatar
Tom Patton
Mar 17, 2023
∙ Paid
Share

ESA, acting on behalf of the Italian government, has contracted with Arianespace for two Vega C launches with an option for a third.

“The Italian government has requested the European Space Agency to assist in the implementation of the ambitious IRIDE Earth Observation program, funded by the PNRR.”

Simonetta Cheli, director of the Earth Observation Progra…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Journal of Space Commerce to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Ex Terra Media, LLC
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture