Sentinel-3 A launch
2016-02-19 (IPMA)
The first from the two Sentinel-3 satellites (Sentinel-3 A) was launched on the past 16th February. Sentinel-3 satellites are part of a series of six dedicated missions (Sentinel 1-6) that make up the core of Europe’s Copernicus Earth Observation programme. Over oceans, Sentinel-3 measure the temperature, colour and height of the sea surface as well as the thickness of sea ice. These measurements will be used, for example, to monitor changes in Earth’s climate and for more hands-on applications such as marine pollution and biological productivity. Over land, this mission provides surface temperature estimates, allows to monitor wildfires, to map the way land is used, check vegetation health and measure the height of rivers and lakes. Sentinel-3B is scheduled for launch next year.
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