Sentinel-3C & FLEX
Sentinel-3C & FLEX launched on Vega-C (Avio S.p.A) from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, Tue, 15 Sept 2026, 01:21 UTC. Result: Launch Successful.
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.
- Rocket
- Vega-C
- Provider
- Avio S.p.A
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Destination
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Status
- Launch Successful
- Mission type
- Earth Science