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Vega-C | FORUM

Avio S.p.AAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV) — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaDec 31, 2027, 00:00 UTC

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mission

Name: FORUM
Type: Earth Science
Target orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring) is a satellite from the European Space Agency designed to provide insight into Earth's radiation budget using a Fourier transform spectrometer.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Dec 31, 2027, 00:00 UTC
Window opens: Dec 31, 2027, 00:00 UTC
Window closes: Dec 31, 2027, 00:00 UTC
Last updated: Feb 13, 2025, 10:45 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Vega-C
Family: Vega
Provider: Avio S.p.A
Type: Commercial
Country: ITA

launch site

Pad: Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: GUF
Timezone: America/Cayenne
Coordinates: 5.2360, -52.7750