A critical point!

Before proceeding with encapsulation, the team needs to make sure that the clearance between the satellite and the fairing is ok.

The Copernicus Sentinel-3B satellite will be carried into orbit on a Rockot launcher.

Once safely in orbit and fully commissioned, this new satellite will begin its mission to map Earth’s oceans and land surfaces with its powerful optical and radar systems. The Sentinel-3 mission is set to play a key role in the world’s largest environmental monitoring programme – Copernicus.