Sentinel-2C Satellite Launched: Monitoring the Health of Our Planet
Sentinel-2C Launched
Arianespace successfully launched the Sentinel-2C satellite into space from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on 22 June 2022, at 01:58 UTC. The launch marks a significant milestone in the European Space Agency's (ESA) Copernicus program, which provides critical Earth observation data and services.
Mission of Sentinel-2C
Sentinel-2C will join its twin satellites, Sentinel-2A and Sentinel-2B, in orbit to form a powerful constellation dedicated to monitoring the health of our planet. The mission of the Sentinel-2 constellation is to provide high-resolution, multispectral imagery of the Earth's surface, helping scientists, policymakers, and businesses understand and address global challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and natural disasters.
Key Features of Sentinel-2C
- High-Resolution Imagery: Sentinel-2C captures images at a resolution of 10 meters, allowing for detailed observations of land cover, vegetation, and water bodies.
- Wide Field of View: The satellite has a wide field of view of 290 kilometers, providing broad coverage of the Earth's surface.
- Multispectral Bands: Sentinel-2C collects data in 13 different spectral bands, ranging from visible to infrared, enabling in-depth analysis of various Earth surface features.
Benefits of the Sentinel-2 Mission
The data collected by the Sentinel-2 mission has numerous benefits, including:
- Monitoring Land Use Changes: Sentinel-2 images help identify changes in land use patterns, such as deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion.
- Precision Agriculture: Farmers can use Sentinel-2 data to monitor crop health, predict yields, and optimize irrigation practices.
- Disaster Management: The mission supports disaster relief efforts by providing timely information on flood extents, burned areas, and earthquake damage.
Commitment to Earth Observation
The launch of Sentinel-2C underscores the European Union and ESA's commitment to Earth observation and providing access to critical environmental data. The Sentinel program is a cornerstone of the EU's space strategy, aiming to advance scientific understanding, support decision-making, and address global challenges.
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