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As lift-off of flight VV27, scheduled to take place at Europe’s spaceport on 25 July, approaches, the public is being offered an insight into the missions carried on board the Vega-C rocket.

On 25 July 2025, at 11:03 p.m. (French Guiana time), the Vega-C launcher successfully lifted off from Europe’s spaceport, carrying on board MicroCarb and CO3D.

An update on mission VV27, which is scheduled to launch on Friday, July 25, carrying CO3D and MicroCarb on board.

On the evening of July 25, the public is invited to the Carapa viewing site for a free astronomy event hosted by the Guyane Astronomie association, just before the launch of Vega-C.

As flight VV27 prepares for launch on 25 July, teams at Europe’s spaceport are putting their world-class expertise to good use looking after and preparing the MicroCarb and CO3D satellites.

The countdown is underway for VV27. MicroCarb and CO3D are completing their ground preparations.

The CO3D and MicroCarb satellites have arrived in French Guiana for their launch on board Vega-C, scheduled for 25 July from Europe’s Spaceport. Check out a photo gallery of the mission preparations.

Following the success of mission VV27 on 25 July, Europe’s spaceport is gearing up once again for the launch of the second Ariane 6 commercial flight.

The METOP-SG-A1 satellite has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport, where it will prepare for a launch scheduled for August 2025 on board an Ariane 6 rocket.

CNES and Spanish company PLD Space have signed an agreement to develop a new launch complex at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG). This partnership marks a significant milestone in the integration of European microlaunchers in Kourou.