After a failed launch two years ago, the European rocket Vega C has successfully lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana. Carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite, this mission is crucial for the European Space Agency (ESA) to enhance Europe’s independent access to space. The Vega C, an upgraded version of the previous Vega rocket, can transport more payload and operate at various altitudes. Following a period of intense analysis and testing after its initial failure, the ESA aims to regain competitiveness in the satellite launch market.