CERES 1, 2 & 3 – Vega (VV20) – Kourou ELV-1 – 16.11.2021 09:27 UTC

[zandr]

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/415

CERÉS 1, 2 & 3
Launch Time
Tue Nov 16, 2021 09:27 UTC
Flight VV-20.
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CERES (Capacité de REnseignement Électromagnétique Spatial) is a space-based electronic signals intelligence program by France's military consisting of 3 formation-flying spacecraft.
Payloads: 3
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location
ELV-1, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

[zandr]

https://twitter.com/vega_sts/status/1458412447157690378

  Vega Space Transportation System  @vega_sts
Vega mission #VV20 is getting ready for the launch of  #CERES for the @DGA. Equipped with high-performance sensors, these satellites offer all-weather, daily revisit frequency and are capable of collecting data enabling the characterisation and location of transmitters.
      

[Asteroid]

Ну вот, а я уж думал к Церере чего-то отправить решили...

[zandr]

https://twitter.com/Arianespace/status/1459167659283599365

  Arianespace  @Arianespace
Our team is on the deck at @EuropeSpacePort, getting ready for our upcoming launch: Flight #VV20!
On board our #Vega, three incredible passengers that will serve France's sovereignty!
To know more, take a look at our Press Release:
https://arianespace.com/press-release/arianespace-will-launch-three-ceres-earth-observation-satellites-for-french-defense-and-security-applications-on-board-vega/...

[zandr]

DutchSpace  @DutchSpace
Right, so tomorrow we have a Vega launch (#VV20) with a very hush hush payload (3x CERES) some numbers:
Lift-of at: 09:27 UTC
Payload mass (per spacecraft) 446 kg
Total payload mass 1548 kg
Inclination: 75 degrees
Semi-major axis : 7048 km
Separation: 56 minutes and 44 seconds

[Pirat5]

Press-kit

[Игорь Годунов]

[Игорь Годунов]

Улетела.

[Pirat5]

Вы не можете просматривать это вложение.

[Pirat5]

отделение 3й ступени
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[Pirat5]

Вы не можете просматривать это вложение. 3 спутника

[Pirat5]

отделение ПН - почти через час (Т+56,44мин)

[Игорь Годунов]

Отделились.

[Pirat5]

Вы не можете просматривать это вложение.

[Pirat5]

3rd ignition of AVUM будет в Т+1h 48m 02s (сведение AVUM)

[zandr]

  Arianespace  @Arianespace
One, two, three...
Separation confirmed for our three passengers!
CERES can now begin the next step of its incredible journey that will serve & support France's sovereignty!
#VV20 @CNES @DGA @Avio_Group @Armee_de_lair @Armees_Gouv @AirbusSpace @ESA @EuropeSpacePort

[zandr]

  Florence Parly  @florence_parly
Lancement réussi pour les 3 satellites militaires CERES ! La France rejoint aujourd'hui le club très fermé des pays dotés d'une capacité de renseignement électromagnétique depuis l'espace. Pour analyser, décider et agir en toute autonomie.
#NotreDéfense

[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMknp5bF_gw

4:42
Vega launches CERES 1, 2 and 3
  SciNews
An Arianespace Vega launch vehicle (Flight VV20) launched the CERES 1, 2 and 3 satellites from the Vega Launch Complex (SLV) in Kourou, French Guiana, on 16 November 2021, at 09:27 UTC (06:27 local time). The CERES (CapacitÉ de Renseignement Électromagnétique Spatiale) program comprises three satellites flying in formation into Sun-synchronous orbit. The total payload for the mission is approximately 1548 kg.
Credit: Arianespace

[zandr]

Ракурсы старта

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auJanx7gJzk

2:38
VV20 Replay Lift-Off
  arianespace

[zandr]

  Airbus Space  @AirbusSpace
The CERES reconnaissance space system was successfully launched this morning.
It will provide France with its first satellite system for signal intelligence enhancing situational awareness for the French Armed Forces.
#DGA #defencematters #spacematters
https://airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-11-ceres-reconnaissance-space-system-designed-by-airbus-and-thales...