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The mission

The Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission consists of an advanced imaging spectrometer hosted on the MetOp Second Generation A-type weather satellite. The instrument is a high-resolution imaging spectrometer that spans the ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared and shortwave infrared ranges, providing daily, global coverage. The mission’s data supports science, forecasts and public health alerts for air pollution, UV radiation, greenhouse gases and climate, for the benefit of both citizens and the economy.

The launch

Date: 13 August 2025
Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Rocket: Ariane 6

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