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ESA launches satellites monitoring climate

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The European Space Agency launched two satellites, FLEX and Sentinel‑3C, from Kourou, French Guiana, on Tuesday to measure plant photosynthesis, oceans and climate-driven changes.

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FLEX and Sentinel-3C successfully launched - new tools to assess ecosystem photosynthesis and stress @esa.int

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FLEX and Sentinel-3C launch (Official broadcast)
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September 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM

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Copernicus Sentinel-3C has been successfully launched! 🚀

The new satellite will provide vital Earth observation data to monitor our oceans, land, atmosphere and climate, supporting disaster response and environmental monitoring.

More: link.europa.eu/3T9Nnk
September 15, 2026 at 9:57 AM