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Biomass

Vega C launch from Kourou (France) on April 29, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 29, 2025 · 09:15 UTCLaunch 2025-090Launch no. 6,942 in the log
RocketVega C
SpaceportKouroupad ZLV
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 2025, 09:15
Launch designation
2025-090
Mission
Biomass
Vehicle flight ID
VV26

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Biomass2025-090ANORAD 63772European Space AgencyEarth science1,131 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.