Sentinel 3A

Sentinel 3A - ESA Satellite

Sentinel-3A is a satellite launched as part of the European Union's Copernicus program, specifically the Sentinel-3 mission. It is designed to monitor Earth's oceans, land, and atmosphere to support oceanography, climate studies, and environmental monitoring. The primary objective of Sentinel-3A to measure atmospheric temperature and humidity profiles, aerosol distribution, and cloud properties to support weather forecasting, climate research, and air quality monitoring. This satellite also monitor land surface temperature, vegetation health, and land cover changes for agriculture, forestry, and land management applications.



Sentinel 3A Mission Information

Mission Details

NameSentinel 3A
TypeSatellite
Launch DateFebruary 16, 2016
Launch SiteGuiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentSLSTR (Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer), OLCI (Ocean and Land Colour Instrument), SRAL (SAR Altimeter), DORIS (Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite), MWR (Microwave Radiometer)
Mass1150 Kg
ManufacturerThales Alenia Space

Orbit Information

OrbitLow Earth Orbit (LEO)
Orbital Altitude814 Km
Orbital Inclination98.6 Degrees

Space Organization Details

OrganizationESA
ContinentEurope
CountryFrance

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