Italy celebrates the successful launch of Sentinel-1C aboard the Vega-C rocket, marking a milestone for the nation’s space industry and European space capabilities. The mission underscores Italy’s leadership in aerospace innovation and its pivotal role in securing Europe’s independent access to space.

The Vega-C rocket, built by the Italian aerospace company Avio with support from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA), is a significant evolution of the Vega rocket family. Designed for greater payload capacity and cost efficiency, Vega-C highlights Italy’s technological expertise. The rocket deployed Sentinel-1C, is a satellite developed at Thales Alenia Space’s Italian facilities.