Our finest eye on Earth was launched. ๐ฐ
At 03:50 CET, our Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite launched aboard a Vega rocket from ๐ซ๐ท Kourou, French Guiana.
It will capture a wide portion of our planet in high resolution, spanning a spectrum from the visible to the shortwave infrared.
The satellite will monitor vegetation, soil, water, and urban areas enabling scientists, public authorities and companies to tackle existential challenges and boost growth.
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