Arianespace's Vega rocket launches 12 satellites to orbit

A European Vega rocket launched 12 satellites toward orbit tonight (Oct. 8) on its first mission of the year. The Vega, which is operated by France-based company Arianespace, lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana tonight at 9:36 p.m. EDT (0136 GMT on Oct. 8). The 12 satellites will all be deployed into low Earth orbit (LEO) by about one hour and 45 minutes after launch, if all goes according to plan. More

(Source: Space.com - Oct 9)