2026 · Avio S.p.A
Sentinel-3C & FLEX
upcomingVega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX
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.
Overview
- Date / time
- September 15, 2026 at 01:21 AM UTC
- Outcome
- upcoming
- Launch site
- Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
- Mission
- Sentinel-3C & FLEX
- Mission type
- Earth Science
- Orbit achieved
- Sun-Synchronous Orbit