European Space Agency Launches New Earth Observation Satellites

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Published: 2026-09-15
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The European Space Agency successfully launched its FLEX Earth Explorer and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites via a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana. FLEX will measure photosynthetic activity to provide crucial data on plant health and climate change impacts, while Sentinel-3C continues long-term monitoring of oceans and land surfaces. This deployment marks a significant advancement for Europe's Earth Observation Programmes.

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