Space events
PNRR: 285 euro million for innovative propulsion technologies and new generation launchers prototypes
Rome 13 March 2023 - Today, two contracts were signed at the headquarters of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy in the presence of Minister Adolfo Urso, the Director of Space Transportation Sys
APPROVAL OF A SLATE OF CANDIDATES BY THE OUTGOING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rome, 08 March 2023 - Today, the Board of Directors of Avio S.p.A.
Space Launches
Conclusion of the VV22 failure investigation by the independent inquiry commission. Next Vega flight expected by the end of summer 2023 and next Vega C flight by the end of 2023
Colleferro, 03 March 2023 - Avio S.p.A.
Space events
UNOOSA and Avio select a team fron University in Nairobi for CubeSat launch opportunity using the Vega C launcher
Vienna, 10 February 2023 – The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Avio have selected a consortium led by the University of Nairobi in Keny
FLIGHT VV22: FAILURE OF THE MISSION
Colleferro, 21 December 2022 - Approximately two minutes and 27 seconds after the liftoff of the Vega C launcher, an anomaly occurred shortly after the second stage (Zefiro 40) was ignited, leading to the premature termination of
Space Launches
The European Commission signs a record contract for 5 Vega C launches for the Copernicus constellation
Rome, 29 November 2022 – Avio announces the signature of a contract by Arianespace with the European Commission for five Vega C launches for the Copernicus earth observation constellation satellites, to be executed between 2024 to 2026.