Ariane 62 is scheduled to launch ESA Vigil from Kourou, French Guiana no earlier than 10 April 2027 at 22:00 UTC. Operator: ArianeGroup.
Launch Date
10 April 2027
UTC Time
22:00 UTC
Vehicle
Ariane 62
Operator
ArianeGroup
Orbit
Space Weather Satellite
Launch Site
Kourou, French Guiana
Mission Type
Space Weather
Mission Overview
ESA space weather mission at the L5 Lagrange point providing early warning of solar CMEs and flares from a unique vantage point. Gives 4-5 days advance warning versus ~1 hour from L1, protecting power grids and astronauts.
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