Avio S.p.A
Sentinel-3C & FLEX
Vega-C
155Days
00Hours
54Minutes
09Seconds
TBD
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 00:00 UTC
Mission
/01Sentinel-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.
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Probability
N/A
Status
To Be Determined
Vehicle & Pad
/02Rocket
Vega-C
Launch Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.236° N, 52.775° W
56
Pad Launches
336
Location Launches
2
Agency Launches
125
Orbital This Year