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Sentinel-3B

successRokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B

Sentinel-3B is the second in a constellation of earth observation satellites developed by ESA to provide near real time data for the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Program. Sentinel-3B contains a temperature scanner, colour instrument and altimeter for monitoring the sea and land. The satellite focuses on providing accurate data about the oceans and in addition also provides information about wildfires and vegetation.

Overview

Date / time
April 25, 2018 at 05:57 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
133/3 (133L)
Mission
Sentinel-3B
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch vehicle
Rokot/Briz-KM →
Launch provider
Eurockot Launch Services →

Payloads deployed · 1

SENTINEL-3B
LEO