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Sentinel CO2M-B

© ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique vidéo du CSG–S. Martin

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Sentinel CO2M-B

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Vega-C
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March 2028
StatusTBD
VehicleVega-C
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
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Mission

Sentinel CO2M-B carries a near-infrared and shortwave-infrared spectrometer to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by human activity, providing the EU with a unique and independent source of information, to assess the effectiveness of policy measures, and to track their impact towards decarbonizing Europe and meeting national emission reduction targets.

Quick facts

VehicleVega-C
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowMar 31, 00:00:00 UTC→Mar 31, 00:00:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyVega
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Trajectory unknown
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.236, -52.775
Scrub riskLOW
Go80%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go80%Wind4 ktGusts18 ktCloud60%Temp78°F

Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.

HRRR Open-Meteo best_match (GFS-derived) F+71: CAPE 2110 J/kg · freezing 17,106 ft · HRRR F+71: CAPE 2110 · upper-level wind 36 kt — anvil-producing environment, no live proximity