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Late satellite delivery pushes next Vega C launch toward Christmas Day

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Avio’s chief says a delayed satellite delivery has shifted the next Vega C launch closer to Christmas Day. The timing change ties the launch schedule to payload arrival, with the mission now approaching a major holiday period.

Discovered 2026-11-13T22:04:59.315327-08:00 | 2026-11-13T22:04:59.315327-08:00

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  • The launch date has moved closer to Christmas because the satellites arrived late, underscoring how payload readiness can affect launch schedules.
  • The updated timing puts the next Vega C mission near a major holiday period, a planning consideration for launch and satellite teams.

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