SSMS POC flight (53 μnКА) - Vega (VV16) - Kourou ZLV - 03.09.2020, 01:51:10 UTC

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https://tass.ru/kosmos/9211453

16 АВГ, 09:32
Запуск ракеты Vega с 53 малыми спутниками состоится 1 сентября

ПАРИЖ, 16 августа. /ТАСС/. Ракета-носитель Vega с 53 микро- и наноспутниками на борту будет запущена с космодрома Куру во Французской Гвиане 1 сентября, а не 17 августа, как планировалось ранее. Об этом сообщил в воскресенье исполнительный директор компании Arianespace Стефан Исраэль.

"Следующей станет [ракета] Vega, 1 сентября. Это очень важный запуск, поскольку он должен подтвердить концепцию SSMS (отправки на орбиту малых космических аппаратов - прим. ТАСС), так как на борту Vega будут находиться 53 спутника", - сообщил он после субботнего запуска ракеты Ariane 5 в интервью, опубликованном на странице компании в YouTube.

Изначально старт ракеты Vega должен был состояться 18 июня, однако из-за неблагоприятных погодных условий он несколько раз переносился. В начале месяца Arianespace сообщила, что запуск отложен до 17 августа.

Запуск Vega с 53 микро- и наноспутниками на борту должен стать первым после вынужденного перерыва из-за эпидемии коронавирусной инфекции, распространение которой все еще продолжается во Французской Гвиане. Старт будет первым в рамках проекта SSMS, Arianespace планирует вывести на орбиту спутники 21 заказчика из 13 стран. Аппараты массой до 150 кг будут выполнять различные задачи, включая наблюдение за Землей, обеспечение телекоммуникаций, научные измерения, испытание технологий и реализацию образовательных проектов.

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https://www.arianespace.com/press-release/vega-flight-vv16-new-launch-opportunity-begins-on-september-1/

Vega | August 27, 2020
Vega Flight VV16: New launch opportunity begins on September 1

Arianespace has rescheduled the 16th flight for Vega within a launch window from September 1 to September 4, with a more than 90% probability of the launch going ahead.

Flight VV16 has been pushed back several times, notably due to the persistence of exceptionally unfavorable winds aloft at the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana.

With this mission, Arianespace is underscoring its comprehensive range of innovative and competitive services to address the nano- and microsatellite market sub-segment, serving both institutional and commercial needs.

Arianespace has decided to resume launch preparation operations for Vega Flight VV16, aiming for a launch window between September 1 and September 4. Models of observed winds and the latest readings indicate a more than 90% chance of being able to conduct the launch into polar orbit during this window while meeting range safety regulations.

For Arianespace's sixth mission in 2020, and its first Vega flight of the year, the company will orbit 53 satellites for 21 customers on the Proof of Concept (PoC) launch for the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS). Flight VV16's satellite payloads will serve a range of applications, including Earth observation, telecommunications, science, technology and education.

Flight VV16 will be performed from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana.

This Arianespace concept – with multiple small satellites from 1 kg. to 500 kg. being flown together on Vega with the objective of sharing the launch cost – has been developed with the support of European Space Agency (ESA) and Avio. The satellite dispenser is an ESA product developed by Avio under ESA leadership and is built by the Czech company SAB Aerospace s.r.o. (CZ). Satellite integration has been performed for the first time in Europe (Czech Republic).

The European Union contributed to the financing of this PoC flight.




The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Monday, August 31, 2020 in Kourou to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown.

For further information, download the Flight VV16 Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/

To watch a live, high-speed online transmission of the launch (including commentary in French and English), go to arianespace.com or to youtube.com/arianespace on September 1, 2020, beginning 15 minutes before liftoff.

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https://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/vega-vv16-rescheduled/

Vega | August 27, 2020
Vega's SSMS rideshare mission is rescheduled for a launch window opening on September 1
 

The payload fairing for Flight VV16 – containing the SSMS dispenser and its 53 satellite passengers – arrives on the launch pad aboard a purpose-built transporter vehicle (photo at left). The fairing is then readied to be hoisted up the mobile gantry, which protects Vega during its pre-launch preparations (center photo). In the photo at right, the fairing is moved into position for installation atop the Vega launcher.

Final preparations are underway for Arianespace's historic Vega rideshare flight with Europe's Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser system – which has been rescheduled within a launch window from September 1 to September 4 following multiple weather-related postponements.

SSMS provides a new dedicated European rideshare solution with Vega that is modular and capable of accommodating a full range of payload combinations. Vega's upcoming Proof of Concept mission – designated Flight VV16 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system – was conceived in the context of ESA's LLL (Light satellite, Low-cost, Launch opportunity) initiative.

53 satellite passengers for Vega's Flight VV16

Hardware development was funded by the European Space Agency (ESA); while the European Union contributed to financing of the flight. The combined European efforts will enhance Arianespace's response to the rideshare demand with solutions that are perfectly suited to the flourishing small satellite market.

Italy's Avio is the production prime contractor for Vega, delivering the integrated launcher to Arianespace. Avio also developed the small satellite delivery system and the specific mission preparation process for Flight VV16, performing these tasks under ESA leadership. Design authority for the multi-payload dispenser system is SAB Aerospace s.r.o. (CZ) of the Czech Republic.

Larger versions of the photos above are available for downloading in the Gallery.

Liftoff timing for Flight VV16:

French Guiana	Washington, D.C.	UTC	Paris and Rome
10:51:10 p.m. on Sept. 1	9:51:10 p.m. on Sept. 1	01:51:10 on Sept. 2	03:51:10 a.m. on Sept. 2

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Coming Soon | VV16 – SSMS PoC Flight | New launch opportunity begins on September 1

 arianespace

28 авг. 2020 г.

youtube/1WgRpZGRRwM

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CSG Centre spatial guyanais добавил(-а) 5 новых фото в альбом «Préparation du lancement Vega VV16»
08:33 28 августа 2020 г.

Доставка головного блока на пусковую площадку 26 августа, его подъём и установка на ракету-носитель.

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https://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/vv16-rideshare-review/

Vega | August 31, 2020
Vega receives the "green light" for Arianespace's historic first small-sat rideshare mission

The lightweight Vega launcher is a "go" for its September 1 flight from French Guiana to demonstrate Arianespace's competitive and flexible rideshare response to the flourishing small satellite market.

This upcoming Proof of Concept mission – which carries a total of 53 small satellites on a new dispenser system – was authorized for Tuesday's nighttime departure following the Launch Readiness Review today, which confirmed the preparedness of Vega, along with the payloads, the Spaceport's launch site infrastructure, and the network of tracking stations.

Designated Flight VV16 in Arianespace's launcher family numbering system, it will validate the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) – using a modular dispenser whose components can be assembled as needed in a building-block style. For tomorrow's flight, seven microsatellites are installed on the dispenser's upper portion, while 46 smaller CubeSats have been positioned on the lower portion's hexagon-shaped module.

During Vega's flight sequence, the seven microsatellites are to be deployed in Sun-synchronous orbit from 40 minutes into the mission through 52 minutes; followed by the CubeSats' phased release from 1 hour, 42 minutes to just under 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Supporting nano- and micro-satellite operators

SSMS provides Arianespace with flight opportunities for nano- and micro-satellites, offering solutions perfectly suited to this growing sub-segment of the launch marketplace. The service enables multiple small satellites from 1 kg. to 500 kg. to be flown together on Vega with the objective of sharing the launch cost.

By choosing Arianespace and SSMS, small satellite operators receive the same level of quality and reliability as the largest customers – while new operators such as laboratories, universities and start-ups are guaranteed optimum conditions for the launch of their space projects.

As a true European effort, the SSMS dispenser system is a European Space Agency (ESA) product developed by Italy's Avio under ESA leadership, and was produced by the Czech company SAB Aerospace s.r.o. (CZ). The European Union contributed to the financing of tomorrow's Proof of Concept flight.

Liftoff timing for Flight VV16:

French Guiana	Washington, D.C.	UTC	Paris and Rome
10:51:10 p.m. on Sept. 1	9:51:10 p.m. on Sept. 1	01:51:10 on Sept. 2	03:51:10 a.m. on Sept. 2

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Обновлены уведомления мореплавателям на закрываемые зоны, резервируемый период - со 2 сентября по 2 октября с.г.

NOTMARs

NAVAREA IV 807/20

WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FRENCH GUIANA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
0141Z TO 0222Z DAILY 02 SEP THRU 02 OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
05-23.46N 52-53.80W, 05-48.00N 52-54.00W,
05-50.55N 52-26.40W, 05-12.60N 52-40.98W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 020322Z OCT 20.//

Authority: AVURNAV CAYENNE 28/20 201417Z AUG 20.

Date: 280855Z AUG 20
Cancel: 02032200 Oct 20


NAVAREA IV 806/20

WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
0051Z TO 0220Z DAILY 02 SEP THRU 02 OCT
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 09-06N 052-50W, 09-06N 052-45W,
08-18N 052-45W, 08-18N 052-50W.
B. 19-31N 053-58W, 19-31N 053-48W,
17-53N 053-41W, 17-53N 053-50W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 020320Z OCT 20.//

Authority: FRENCH GUIANA 191149Z AUG 20.

Date: 280831Z AUG 20
Cancel: 02032000 Oct 20


HYDROARC 161/20

ARCTIC.
DNC 27.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
0200Z TO 0317Z DAILY 02 SEP THRU 02 OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
80-10N 167-12E, 82-55N 133-18W,
82-18N 134-30W, 79-45N 169-36E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 020417Z OCT 20.//

Authority: FRENCH GUIANA 192349Z AUG 20.

Date: 280840Z AUG 20
Cancel: 02041700 Oct 20


HYDROPAC 2512/20

INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
0359Z TO 0516Z DAILY 02 SEP THRU 02 OCT
IN AREA BOUND BY
25-25S 088-30E, 07-46S 092-12E,
07-52S 092-42E, 25-31S 089-01E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 020616Z OCT 20.//

Authority: FRENCH GUIANA 192349Z AUG 20.

Date: 280846Z AUG 20
Cancel: 02061600 Oct 20

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 ESA @esa 3 ч. назад

Tomorrow's @vega_sts launch features a new dispenser called the Small Spacecraft Mission Service, which will transport more than 50 satellites into orbit on the first rideshare mission dedicated to small satellites. #VV16 #SSMS

https://esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Vega/Watch_Vega_rideshare_launch_live

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COUNTDOWN
Hr:Mn:Sc	Event	GFT	UTC	ДМВ
09:10:00	Start of final countdown	13:41:10	16:41:10	19:41:10
06:00:00	Activation of Multi-Functional Unit (MFU)	16:51:10	19:51:10	22:51:10
05:40:00	Activation of Inertial Reference System (IRS)	17:11:10	20:11:10	23:11:10
05:40:00	Activation of telemetry	17:11:10	20:11:10	23:11:10
05:10:00	Activation of Safeguard Master Unit (SMU)	17:41:10	20:41:10	23:41:10
04:50:00	Removal of safety devices	18:01:10	21:01:10	00:01:10
04:40:00	Activation of onboard computer and loading of flight program	18:11:10	21:11:10	00:11:10
04:30:00	IRS alignment and checks	18:21:10	21:21:10	00:21:10
03:15:00	Mobile gantry withdrawal (45 min.)	19:36:10	22:36:10	01:36:10
02:25:00	IRS alignment and checks after withdrawal gantry	20:26:10	23:26:10	02:26:10
01:15:00	Activation of the telemetry transmitter after withdrawal gantry	21:36:10	00:36:10	03:36:10
01:15:00	Activation of transponders and receptors	21:36:10	00:36:10	03:36:10
00:50:00	Launcher system ready	22:01:10	01:01:10	04:01:10
00:10:00	Final weather report prior to launch	22:41:10	01:41:10	04:41:10
00:04:00	Start of synchronized sequence	22:47:10	01:47:10	04:47:10
00:00:00	LIFTOFF	22:51:10	01:51:10	04:51:10

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Отбой воздушной тревоги!

https://www.arianespace.com/press-release/flight-vv16-vega-ssms-poc-flight-postponement-due-to-storm-track-of-typhoon-maysak-over-the-jeju-telemetry-station-south-korea/

Vega | September 1, 2020
Flight VV16: Vega – SSMS PoC Flight – Postponement due to storm track of Typhoon Maysak over the Jeju telemetry station (South Korea)

The storm track of Typhoon Maysak over South Korea – which requires that the Jeju telemetry station be protected – has led to the postponement of final preparatory operations for Vega's Flight VV16 launch, which was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1.

A new launch date will be set based on the evolution of the tropical storm's situation over the Jeju station and its consequences.

The Vega launch vehicle and its 53 satellite payloads are in stable and fully safe conditions.

Flight VV16 is the first European rideshare mission in the framework of the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS). Proposed by Arianespace in its launch catalog offerings, the SSMS is a European project.

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Отбой воздушной тревоги!

И так с марта месяца...

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И так с марта месяца...

Обидно, что тайфун-от аж на другом конце географии...

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https://tass.ru/kosmos/9345199

1 СЕН, 22:19
Запуск ракеты Vega с космодрома Куру отложили из-за тайфуна Maysak
Новая дата запуска будет определена "в соответствии с развитием ситуации", сообщили в корпорации Arianespace

ПАРИЖ, 1 сентября. /ТАСС/. Запуск европейской ракеты-носителя Vega с 53 микро- и наноспутниками на борту с космодрома Куру во Французской Гвиане отложен из-за тайфуна Maysak над Южной Кореей. Об этом говорится в распространенном во вторник коммюнике корпорации Arianespace.

"Траектория движения тайфуна Maysak над Южной Кореей вызвала необходимость защиты телеметрической станции Jeju, - отмечается в сообщении. - В связи с этим заключительные работы по запуску Vega, которая должна была стартовать 1 сентября, были перенесены".

В компании добавили, что "новая дата запуска будет определена" в соответствии с развитием ситуации. Изначально старт ракеты Vega должен был состояться 18 июня, однако из-за неблагоприятных погодных условий он уже несколько раз переносился.

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Stephen Clark @StephenClark1 58 с

Arianespace is pressing ahead with a launch attempt tonight.

Conditions at the Jeju telemetry station will be "monitored constantly until the precise moment of liftoff" to ensure the site is ready to track the Vega rocket, Arianespace says.

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https://www.arianespace.com/mission-update/vv16-launch-operations-resume/

Vega | September 2, 2020
Launch operations resume for Vega Flight VV16

The chronology for Vega's 16th liftoff has resumed, with the goal of launching this Proof of Concept flight for the Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) tonight from French Guiana.

Leading to the decision was the evolution of Typhoon Maysak over South Korea – where the Jeju telemetry station is located, as well as today's predicted meteorological conditions over the Guiana Space Center. Based on the trajectory of Vega Flight VV16, data from the Jeju station are essential for monitoring the mission's progress.

The weather parameters will be monitored constantly until the precise moment of liftoff (T0) in determining whether or not to authorize the launch.

The new targeted liftoff timing for Flight VV16 is today, Wednesday, September 2 at precisely:

• 9:51:10 p.m., Washington, D.C. time,
• 10:51:10 p.m., Kourou, French Guiana time,
• 1:51:10, Universal Time (UTC), on September 3,
• 3:51:10 a.m., Paris & Rome time, on September 3.

The Vega launch vehicle and its 53 spacecraft payloads remain in stable and safe conditions at the Spaceport.

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https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/09/02/vega-vv16-mission-status-center-2/

09/03/2020 01:24 Stephen Clark

Arianespace confirms the Vega launch team is proceeding with a launch attempt this evening.

The company just provided this update: "The evolution of the tropical storm's situation over the Jeju station in South Korea – as well as today's predicted meteorological conditions over the Guiana Space Center – have enabled the chronology resumption for the 16th Vega launch (Flight VV16). These parameters will be monitored constantly until the precise moment of liftoff (T0) in determining whether or not to authorize the launch."

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