Today, Vega-C is finally ready for its highly-anticipated comeback.
Update: December 4, 4:15 p.m. A second liftoff opportunity is scheduled for Thursday at 4:20 p.m.
The launch will be streamed live onESA Web TV, with the broadcast set to begin at 4 p.m. Its second time flying, however, did not go as well.
The Vega-C rocket ready for liftoff.ESA/Manuel Pedoussaut
After two years, and millions spent on the redesign, the rocket is launch ready.
Vega-C, developed by ESA, is built by Italian company Avio, and operated by Arianespace.
Vega-Cs return to flight follows thedebut flight of Europes next-generation rocket, Ariane 6.
The rockets second mission, originally scheduled for December, has now slipped to early next year.
Theres a lot riding on Vega-Cs return to flight.
With two years in the making, the rocket should be more than ready for its comeback.
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