NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Sentinel-3C

Launch Time
NET 3rd Quarter, 2026

Rocket

Vega C
Arianespace
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 4,500 kN
Payload to LEO: 2,300 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 35.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 3.3 m
Fairing Height: 9.0 m

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.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 1,250.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

ELV, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France