May 19
3:52 am UTC
This launch was a success.
Summary: An Arianespace Vega C rocket launched the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission mission on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:52 AM (UTC).
Watch the launch video(s) below.
Related media links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q8aKbcKCOs
Details & More Info
Mission / Payload: Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission
Tags / Other Info: Planetary Science
Launch Provider: Arianespace
Launch Vehicle: Vega C
Launchpad: ELA-1, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch Window opened: 2026-05-19T03:52Z
Cospar ID: 2026-109
Weather
Conditions: Drizzle
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Weather report from 18 May 10:01 am UTC
See also: Upcoming Arianespace launches
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