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Avio S.p.AVega-C
Sentinel-3C & FLEX
TBD
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StatusTBD
VehicleVega-C
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
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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.
Quick facts
VehicleVega-C
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowSep 11, 00:00:00 UTC→Sep 11, 00:00:00 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyVega
Height34.8 m
Diameter3 m
Stages4
ReusableNo
LEO capacity3,300 kg
Track record6/7 successful
