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