Vega-C | Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE)
Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE)
Elliptical
Go for Launch
Go for Launch
- NET (No Earlier Than)
- 19 May 2026, 03:52 UTC
- Window open
- 19 May 2026, 03:52 UTC
- Window close
- 19 May 2026, 03:52 UTC
- Launch provider
- Avio S.p.A · Commercial · GUF
- Orbit
- Elliptical Orbit (Elliptical)
- Launch site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana — Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
- Mission type
- Astrophysics
- Last updated
- 23 Apr 2026, 17:52 UTC
Mission Overview
This rideshare launch window targets Elliptical Orbit orbit aboard Vega-C. The mission departs from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. Current NET: May 19, 2026. Launch status: Go for Launch. This launch has already taken place. Launch service provider: Avio S.p.A.