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Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX

Launch by Avio S.p.A. 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. From Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
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Countdown Timer - Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX

Get ready for an exhilarating journey into space with our countdown timer for the Vega-C launch featuring Sentinel-3C and FLEX on Tuesday, September 15, 2026! This exciting mission marks a significant milestone in Earth observation, as the Sentinel-3C satellite joins its constellation to provide critical data on marine and land services through high-accuracy optical, radar, and altimetry measurements. Meanwhile, the FLEX satellite will delve into the mysteries of vegetation fluorescence, enhancing our understanding of photosynthetic activity. Launched from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, this event promises to propel us further into the exploration of our planet. Stay tuned as we count down to this groundbreaking launch and witness the future of Earth monitoring unfold!

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There are exactly 46 days left until Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX, which is 1103 hours or 66157 minutes.

Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 01:21 AM.

Use our real-time countdown to precisely track the time remaining until Vega-C | Sentinel-3C & FLEX.

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