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SuccessSentinel-3B · Eurockot Launch Services
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 17:57 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 17:57 UTC – Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 17:57 UTC
Provider
Eurockot Launch Services
Rocket
Launch pad
133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Sentinel-3B
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Sentinel-3B is the second in a constellation of earth observation satellites developed by ESA to provide near real time data for the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Program. Sentinel-3B 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.
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