ESA Prepares for Joint Launch of FLEX and Sentinel-3C Satellites

The European Space Agency is conducting rehearsals at its ESOC facility for the upcoming dual launch of the FLEX photosynthesis mission and the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite. Both spacecraft are scheduled to launch together on September 15 from Kourou, requiring coordinated operations from two distinct mission teams. This joint launch represents a unique operational challenge for the agency.