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Sentinel-3C & FLEX
SUCCESS
15 SEPT 2026, 01:21 UTC
AVIO S.P.A
Launch record
Outcome
Success
Launched 15 Sept 2026, 01:21 UTC
Launch time
01:21 UTC
15 Sept 2026
Status
Success
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Window
Instantaneous
UTC
Launch provider
Avio S.p.ARocket
Vega-CPad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)Mission type
Earth ScienceOrbit
Sun-Synchronous OrbitProgramme
CopernicusOrbital launch of the year
#217Avio S.p.A launch of the year
#2Launch from this pad
#56Mission
Sentinel-3C is the third satellite in the Sentinel-3 constellation, which provides high-accuracy optical, radar and altimetry data for marine and land services.
The Fluorescence Explorer (FLEX) satellite is a part of ESA's Earth Explorer program. The satellite will map vegetation fluorescence to quantify photosynthetic activity.
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Last updated 29 Sept 2026