We are pleased to invite you to the Sentinel-6B pre-launch media briefing with Mercator Ocean alongside ESA, EUMETSAT, the European Commission and NASA, on Thursday, 13 November, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET.
Pierre-Yves Le Traon, Mercator Ocean’s Scientific Director, will highlight the major role of Sentinel-6B for the Copernicus Marine Service – from monitoring mean sea level rise to improving ocean forecasts for a wide range of marine applications.
The Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California (USA) no earlier than Q4 2025. The official launch date and further details will be shared as soon as available.
The satellite will continue a unique 30-year record of sea-level observations – a key indicator of climate change.
The data from this mission will enhance weather, ocean state and climate forecasts and support effective water management.
Details of the English-language media briefing:
- Date: Thursday, 13 November
- Time: 11:00-12:00 CET
Speakers:
- Phil Evans, Director-General, EUMETSAT
Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation, ESA - Mauro Facchini, Head of the Copernicus Unit, European Commission
- Pierre-Yves Le Traon, Scientific Director, Mercator Ocean International
- NASA representative (to be confirmed)
Please note: a French-language briefing will be held the same day at 12:00 CET.
Please register by Monday, 10 November at 17:00 CET, indicating whether you wish to attend the French or English session.
The briefing will air live on ESA Web TV, starting at 11:00 CET, and accessible on replay after the event.