upcoming missionTBD

Vega-C | EAGLE-1

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

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mission

Name: EAGLE-1
Type: Technology
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

SES satellite to support the end-to-end secure Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system for Europe.

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: Jun 04, 2026, 16:04 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