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Vega-C Block 2 | Space Rider

Avio S.p.AAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV) — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaDec 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC

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mission

Name: Space Rider
Type: Technology
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Maiden flight of the European Space Rider (Space Reusable Integrated Demonstrator for Europe Return).

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Dec 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC
Window opens: Dec 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC
Window closes: Dec 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC
Last updated: Dec 19, 2025, 15:09 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Vega-C Block 2
Family: Vega
Variant: Block 2
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