Sentinel-3B

Mission

Sentinel-3B

Type: Earth Science

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.

Location

133/3 (133L)

Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

71 launches have been at this location.

Rocket

Rokot / Briz-KM

Length: 29 meters
Diameter: 2.5 meters
First Launched: December 8, 2020

The Rokot / Briz-KM rocket has been launched a total of 20 times with 17 successful and 3 failed launches.

Agency

Eurockot Launch Services

Type: Commercial
Abbreviation: ELS
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Country: FRA, RUS