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Copernicus Sentinel-6 launched to observe our oceans – SpaceWatch.Global
Paris, 23 November 2020. – A new family member: Copernicus Sentinel-6 was launched successfully on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Saturday. The 1.2 tons satellite lifted…
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Paris, 23 November 2020. A new family member: Copernicus Sentinel-6 was launched successfully on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Saturday.
The 1.2 tons satellite lifted off from SpaceXs Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and entered its orbit one hour after lift-off, the European Space Agency (ESA) said.
Sentinel-6 is equipped with the latest radar altimetry technology and will monitor the ocean topography and sea levels.
Monitoring sea-surface height is critical to understanding the changes…
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