MISSION NAME
Sentinel-6B 2
Status
TBD
DATE
30 NOV 2025
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 4E
Description
Sentinel-6B is designed to use a radar altimeter to bounce signals off the ocean surface and deliver continuity of ocean topography measurements as well as collect high-resolution vertical profiles of temperature, using the Global Navigation Satellite System Radio-Occultation sounding technique, to assess temperature changes in Earth’s atmosphere and improve weather prediction models.
Falcon 9 Block 5
Rocket Description
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.