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Tue Feb 16 2016
Eurockot Launch Services
Sentinel-3A
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Rocket Details
Name:
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MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- Sentinel-3A is the first in a pair of earth observation satellites developed by ESA to provide near real time data for the GMES Program. Sentinel-3A contains a temperature scanner, colour instrument and altimeter for monitoring the sea and land. The satellite focuses on providing accurate data about the oceans and in addition also provides information about wildfires and vegetation.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Pad
133/3 (133L)