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Vega is 30 m tall, 3 m in diameter and weighs 137 tons. It comprises three different stages powered by engines running on solid fuel, approx. 80, 23 and 9 tons, respectively. The engines were developed by Avio using innovative technologies, and this applies in particular to the casing, made of highly sophisticated carbon fibre composites. The upper stage of the Vega, also manufactured by Avio, is a liquid propulsion module with multiple reignition capability.
Vega is a four stage vehicle mainly based on solid propulsion, with a high level of integration within the Ariane LV family. Design drivers are: - P/L & customer comfort - Launch Cost - Mission flexibility - Commonality with Ariane Height [m]: 30.152 Maximum diameter [m]: 3.005 Fairing diameter [m]: 2.600 Mass at Lift-off [kg]: 136 530 Reference mission performance [kg]: 1500 Structural Ratio: - |
