Vega June 15, 2020 The SSMS dispenser’s encapsulation occurred in the Spaceport’s S5 payload preparation facility. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 The SSMS rideshare dispenser is transported within the Spaceport’s S5 payload preparation facility. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 The upper composite is installed atop the Vega launch vehicle. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 The Vega launch vehicle’s upper composite is hoisted for installation. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 15, 2020 Vega’s upper composite is transferred to the SLV launch complex. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 10, 2020 The ION CubeSat carrier is positioned for payload integration. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 10, 2020 Payload integration continues with installation of the ION CubeSat carrier. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 1, 2020 The use of smart glasses during certain payload checkout activities allows customers to remotely monitor these operations. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 1, 2020 An Arianespace team member uses smart glasses during payload checkout activities. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 1, 2020 Launch team members from Avio mark their arrival in French Guiana aboard a chartered jetliner. Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
Vega June 1, 2020 Vega receives its liquid-propellant Attitude and Vernier Upper Module (AVUM). Flight VV16. Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS)
