ESA's FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C Satellites Ready for Vega-C Liftoff

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Published: 2026-09-14
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency

The European Space Agency's Fluorescence Explorer (FLEX) satellite and the third satellite for the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission are prepared for launch aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. These Earth observation satellites are encapsulated within the launcher's nose cone, awaiting liftoff.

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