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Vega-C | Sentinel CO2M-B

Avio S.p.AAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV) — Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaMar 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC

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mission

Name: Sentinel CO2M-B
Type: Earth Science
Target orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Sentinel CO2M-B carries a near-infrared and shortwave-infrared spectrometer to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by human activity, providing the EU with a unique and independent source of information, to assess the effectiveness of policy measures, and to track their impact towards decarbonizing Europe and meeting national emission reduction targets.

schedule

NET (no earlier than): Mar 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC
Window opens: Mar 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC
Window closes: Mar 31, 2028, 00:00 UTC
Last updated: Jan 27, 2026, 08:27 UTC

vehicle & provider

Rocket: Vega-C
Family: Vega
Provider: Avio S.p.A
Type: Commercial
Country: ITA

launch site

Pad: Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Location: Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Country: GUF
Timezone: America/Cayenne
Coordinates: 5.2360, -52.7750