Arianespace Vega launch fails, Emirati satellite lost

[Elderberry]

Space News by Caleb Henry — July 10, 2019

The fifteenth launch of a European Vega rocket ended in failure July 10, resulting in the loss of an imaging satellite for the United Arab Emirates.

The Vega rocket, built by Italian manufacturer Avio, lifted off at 9:53 p.m. Eastern from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on the northern coast of South America.

Telemetry data indicated a deviation from the rocket’s intended course around its second minute of flight. The rocket left its intended course during its second-stage burn.

More: https://spacenews.com/arianespace-vega-launch-fails-emirati-satellite-lost/

[jpsb]

Bad news, Arianespace will be launching the Webb Space Telescope whenever it is finally built.

[Ghost Bear]

Bad news, Arianespace will be launching the Webb Space Telescope whenever it is finally built.

Or perhaps, failing to launch it.

[jpsb]

Or perhaps, failing to launch it.

A fitting end to a satellite that is billions over budget and years behind schedule. Better, Faster, Cheaper from W's NASA didn't work out all that well.