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CRISTAL

Liftoff Time

No Earlier Than 2027

Mission Details

CRISTAL

European Earth observation satellite, based on the Sentinel-6A design.

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

1,700 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Vega C

Active Since 2022

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Rocket

Diameter: 3.4m

Height: 35m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 2,300 kg

Liftoff Thrust

4,500 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 3.3m

Height: 9m

Stages

4

Launch Site

ELV

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

75 days