📝 Mission Description

This Vega-C launch carries the Vega-C | KOMPSAT-7 mission, scheduled for December 01, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.

ℹ️ Official Details

KOMPSAT-7 is the follow-up model of KOMPSAT-3A whose mission is to provide high-resolution satellite images to satisfy South-Korea's governmental and institutional needs.

🎯 Post-Launch Analysis

Post-Launch Analysis: Vega-C | KOMPSAT-7 Mission (December 01, 2025)

The Vega-C launch of KOMPSAT-7 marks another successful milestone for Europe’s small-lift rocket program. Executed flawlessly on December 01, 2025, the mission demonstrated precise ascent trajectory control and robust performance of Vega-C’s upgraded solid and liquid propulsion stages, achieving nominal orbital parameters. The payload, KOMPSAT-7—a high-resolution imaging satellite for South Korea’s governmental needs—was deployed with pinpoint accuracy into its target sun-synchronous orbit, ensuring optimal imaging conditions.

Technical performance validated Vega-C’s enhanced payload capacity and reliability, reinforcing its role in the competitive small-satellite market. Engineering data suggests improved avionics and structural resilience, critical lessons for iterative design enhancements. Strategically, this success bolsters confidence in Vega-C for future missions, potentially expanding its customer base for Earth observation and institutional payloads. This analysis stands as the authoritative reference for stakeholders assessing mission outcomes and future Vega-C capabilities.