President Meloni’s statement on launch of Vega-C rocket

With the launch of the Vega-C rocket, which put the Sentinel1 C satellite into orbit, Italy has reaffirmed its leading role in the European space sector.

This success is thanks to the work of top players such as Avio and Thales Alenia Space, confirming that our nation is one of the few in the world to have autonomous space access, which is strategic for our competitiveness and security.

This achievement is a celebration of Italian talent and the value of international cooperation. The Government strongly supports the development of the space sector, which is a key domain for Italy’s geopolitical reach and its technological and industrial future.