European Spaceport

Tonight, the Arianespace-operated Vega rocket is set to embark on its first mission of the year, launching 12 satellites into orbit. The event will be live-streamed, and you can tune in to witness the action. Scheduled for liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, the Vega launch is planned for 9:36 p.m. EDT on…