The launch took place in the evening of September 22, 2025 at 10:21 p.m. local time from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega launch complex at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This corresponded to 9:21 p.m. EDT, 01:21 UTC and 3:21 a.m. CEST.
It was the second Vega‑C flight conducted solely by Avio, without any involvement from Arianespace. The mission is designated VV30 and represents another step in Europe’s independent launch‑vehicle strategy.
On board were two European spacecraft built specifically to monitor climate parameters. Their instruments will continuously measure vegetation health, ocean conditions and atmospheric changes, providing data for scientific research and policy‑making.
The successful launch highlights Avio’s capability to manage complex launch missions autonomously. The collected data are expected to improve climate models and support environmental‑protection initiatives.