Vega-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.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: September 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Vega-C
  • Operator: Avio S.p.A
  • Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
  • Mission type: Earth Science