Sentinel-3C

Liftoff Time

No Earlier Than 3rd Quarter, 2026

Mission Details

Sentinel-3C

Sentinel-3C is an Earth observation satellite constellation developed by the European Space Agency as part of the Copernicus Programme. Copernicus, formerly Global Monitoring for Environment and Security, is the European programme to establish a European capacity for Earth observation designed to provide European policymakers and public authorities with accurate and timely information to better manage the environment and to understand and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

1,250 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Vega C

Active Since 2022

European Space Agency logo

Manufacturer

ESA

Rocket

Diameter: 3.4m

Height: 35m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 2,300 kg

Liftoff Thrust

4,500 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 3.3m

Height: 9m

Stages

4

Launch Site

ELV

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France

Fastest Turnaround

75 days