Avio S.p.AVega-CAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Sentinel CO2M-A
Launch window
No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.NET November 2027Add to calendar
Image: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique vidéo du CSG–S. Martin
Summary
Sentinel CO2M-A is expected to launch on an Avio S.p.A Vega-C from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana in November 2027. It is Avio S.p.A's 8th launch, 4th this year and humanity's 7,598th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 13th Vega-C flight and the 3rd this year. The payload is bound for Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- Vega-C · Avio S.p.ACopernicus
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Earth Science · Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
- Milestone
- Planned as the 13th Vega-C flight · 3rd this yearAvio S.p.A's 8th launch4th this yearhumanity's 7,598th orbital launch attempt67th orbital launch attempt this year
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About this launch
Sentinel CO2M-A 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.
Pad
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Planned as the 62nd launch from Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), 4th this year · 348th from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
56 launches from this pad · 336 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
153 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Questions
When does Sentinel CO2M-A launch?
Sentinel CO2M-A is scheduled in November 2027.
Where can I watch Sentinel CO2M-A live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Sentinel CO2M-A?
Vega-C, flown by Avio S.p.A. Vega-C spec sheet
Where is Sentinel CO2M-A launching from?
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Sentinel CO2M-A going to?
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO), a earth science mission.
Which program is Sentinel CO2M-A part of?
Copernicus. About Copernicus