Copernicus Sentinel-4 instrument module standing proud

Copernicus Sentinel-4 in Airbus’ cleanroom in Germany. Sentinel-4, which will fly on the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder satellites, will used to monitor continuously trace gases, such as nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide and formaldehyde, as well as aerosols from geostationary orbit, with Europe and North Africa in its field of view.