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SMILE

Vega C launch from Kourou (Italy) on May 19, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 19, 2026 · 03:52 UTCLaunch 2026-109Launch no. 7,292 in the log
RocketVega C
SpaceportKouroupad ZLV
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyAvioItaly

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 19, 2026, 03:52
Launch designation
2026-109
Mission
SMILE
Vehicle flight ID
VV29

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SMILE2026-109ANORAD 69123Chinese Academy of SciencesSpace science2,300 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.