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Sentinel-6B Satellite

November 23 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 13 0
  • Sentinel-6B was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA.
  • It is an ocean-observing satellite with six science instruments to measure rising sea levels and ocean temperature.
  • The satellite orbits the Earth at 7.2 km per second and completes one revolution every 112 minutes.
  • Data from Sentinel-6B will improve the weather forecasts, storm and flood predictions, and protect coastal infrastructure.
  • The mission is a joint project of NASA (USA), NOAA (USA), and the European Space Agency (ESA).

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