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Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B
Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B launched on Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 05:57 PM UTC — a Eurockot Launch Services mission.
Launch SuccessfulEurockot Launch Services
Lifted offNET Apr 2018
NET Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 05:57 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Rokot/Briz-KMVehicle
Eurockot Launch ServicesProvider
133/3 (133L)Pad
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLocation
CopernicusProgram
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Rokot/Briz-KM to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Rokot/Briz-KM ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Sentinel-3B
Sentinel-3B is the second in a constellation of earth observation satellites developed by ESA to provide near real time data for the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Program. Sentinel-3B contains a temperature scanner, colour instrument and altimeter for monitoring the sea and land. The satellite focuses on providing accurate data about the oceans and in addition also provides information about wildfires and vegetation.
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Frequently asked
What time does Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B launch?
Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B is scheduled to lift off Wed, Apr 25, 2018, 05:57 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B?
Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B is an Eurockot Launch Services mission flying on a Rokot/Briz-KM.
Where does Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3B launch from?
It lifts off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.