Sun–Earth L5
Vigil
ESA space-weather mission planned for launch in 2031 to monitor the Sun from L5.
ESA plans Vigil for launch in 2031 on an Ariane 6, with operations from Sun-Earth Lagrange point L5 after a transfer lasting about 21 months.
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The mission
Vigil will provide an early side-on view of solar activity from the fifth Sun–Earth Lagrange point for operational space-weather forecasting.
Launch profile
The launch
- Launch
- 2031
- Launch location
- Not documented
- Launch vehicle
- Ariane 6
- Orbit
- Not documented
Trajectory
Mission timeline
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Hardware
Spacecraft
Vigil
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Gallery
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Verification
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