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Vega-C
Arianespace·EuropeExpendable
Specifications
Payload to LEO
2,300 kg
Payload to GTO
N/A
Height
35 m
First Flight
2022
Success Rate
75%
Cost per kg
$16,500
Reusable
No
Operator
Arianespace
Payload Comparison
Vega-C payload to LEO relative to other launch vehicles.
Starship150,000 kg
SLS Block 195,000 kg
Falcon Heavy63,800 kg
New Glenn45,000 kg
Vulcan Centaur27,200 kg
Long March 525,000 kg
Falcon 922,800 kg
Ariane 621,650 kg
Reliability
75%
Moderately Reliable
Vega-C has demonstrated solid reliability with room for improvement as the platform matures.
Cost Analysis
Estimated launch costs based on $16,500/kg to LEO.
1,000 kg payload
$16.5M
estimated cost
5,000 kg payload
$82.5M
estimated cost
10,000 kg payload
$165.0M
estimated cost
Higher cost per kg, typically justified by unique capabilities or specialized missions.