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Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX

11 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC

Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX

The mission

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.


Flight details

Provider
Avio S.p.A
Rocket
Vega-C
Mission
Sentinel-3C & FLEX
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Location
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Window opens
11 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
Window closes
11 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC