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Vega Launch Vehicle

The original Vega was a four-stage European light launcher with three solid stages and the restartable liquid AVUM upper stage. It flew 22 missions from 2012 through 2024 and was designed around a reference capability of 1,500 kg to a 700 km polar orbit.

Vega Launch Vehicle
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Identity

Aliases
VegaOriginal Vega
Family Name
Vega
Full Name
Vega Launch Vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Original

Details

Description
The original Vega was a four-stage European light launcher with three solid stages and the restartable liquid AVUM upper stage. It flew 22 missions from 2012 through 2024 and was designed around a reference capability of 1,500 kg to a 700 km polar orbit.
Dimensions
Diameter M
3
Height M
30
First Flight Year
2,012
Last Flight Year
2,024
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Operator
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Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass Kg
137,000
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
4

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:07:47 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 15:42:53 UTC

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