Avio: flight VV29 launch postponement

Due to a technical issue

The launch of the Smile satellite has been postponed, due to a technical issue occurred on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration.

Additional investigations are needed to exclude any relation between such issue and the VV29 launcher in order to safeguard flightworthiness.

The new launch date will be announced following the completion of these activities, as agreed with the supplier.

Vega C and its passenger, the Smile satellite, are in stable and safe conditions.

See for details AVIONEWS.

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Kourou, French Guyana, 04/07/2026 12:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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