Mission VV30 Overview
The VV30 mission marks the second flight of a Vega‑C launch vehicle that is being operated exclusively by Avio, without the involvement of Arianespace. The launch will take place from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana.
Liftoff is scheduled for 22:21 local time in French Guiana, which corresponds to 21:21 EDT, 01:21 UTC and 03:21 CEST. The timing places the launch in the late evening window, allowing optimal trajectory insertion for the payload.
The spacecraft carried on VV30 is designed to monitor the health of terrestrial vegetation and the state of ocean surfaces. By collecting multispectral data, the mission aims to support agricultural management, climate research and marine ecosystem observation.
Avio’s sole responsibility for this Vega‑C flight underscores the company’s growing role as an independent launch service provider in Europe. The mission continues the Vega‑C programme’s goal of delivering reliable access to space for medium‑class payloads.