LAUNCH MISSION
Arianespace Vega Mohammed VI-B
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Description
A second Earth observation satellite for the Kingdom of Morocco. It was developed by Thales Alenia Space and Airbus. Satellite will be in particular used for mapping and land surveying activities, regional development, agricultural monitoring, the prevention and management of natural disasters, monitoring changes in the environment and desertification, as well as border and coastal surveillance.
Vega
Rocket Description
Vega is the smallest lifter in the current Arianespace family.