NASA is gearing up for the launch of Sentinel-6B, a groundbreaking international mission designed to track sea levels and ocean conditions. The spacecraft, which will be launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, will provide critical data to protect coastal infrastructure, improve weather forecasting, and support commercial activities at sea.
The launch is set for Monday, November 17, at 12:21 a.m. EST, with live coverage beginning at 11:30 p.m. EST on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and other platforms. The mission marks the continuation of a decades-long effort by NASA to monitor global sea levels using precise radar measurements from space.
The launch will be accompanied by a prelaunch teleconference on Saturday, November 15, featuring key officials from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). Media interested in participating can RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the call.
For those who cannot attend in person, there are various ways to watch the launch virtually. Members of the public can register for a virtual guest program, which will provide curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following launch.
Once live, coverage will be available on the agency's website, with links to live streaming and blog updates beginning at 11 p.m. EST. The mission also has its own dedicated blog, which will provide detailed information about the spacecraft, its science objectives, and technical aspects of the mission.
The Sentinel-6B mission is a significant milestone in international collaboration on space exploration. It is part of the Copernicus Sentinel-6/Jason-CS mission, which involves NASA, ESA, EUMETSAT, NOAA, and France's space agency CNES. The mission is designed to extend the dataset of sea level measurements out to nearly four decades.
Fans of the launch can engage with the mission on social media by following NASA's official accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram. By using hashtags #NASA and #Sentinel6B, viewers can let others know they're watching the mission unfold in real-time.
The launch is set for Monday, November 17, at 12:21 a.m. EST, with live coverage beginning at 11:30 p.m. EST on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and other platforms. The mission marks the continuation of a decades-long effort by NASA to monitor global sea levels using precise radar measurements from space.
The launch will be accompanied by a prelaunch teleconference on Saturday, November 15, featuring key officials from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). Media interested in participating can RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the call.
For those who cannot attend in person, there are various ways to watch the launch virtually. Members of the public can register for a virtual guest program, which will provide curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following launch.
Once live, coverage will be available on the agency's website, with links to live streaming and blog updates beginning at 11 p.m. EST. The mission also has its own dedicated blog, which will provide detailed information about the spacecraft, its science objectives, and technical aspects of the mission.
The Sentinel-6B mission is a significant milestone in international collaboration on space exploration. It is part of the Copernicus Sentinel-6/Jason-CS mission, which involves NASA, ESA, EUMETSAT, NOAA, and France's space agency CNES. The mission is designed to extend the dataset of sea level measurements out to nearly four decades.
Fans of the launch can engage with the mission on social media by following NASA's official accounts on X, Facebook, and Instagram. By using hashtags #NASA and #Sentinel6B, viewers can let others know they're watching the mission unfold in real-time.
. People always talking about climate change and sea levels rising, but NASA's all like "hold up, we got this" 
. They're bringing together these international partners to monitor ocean conditions and track sea levels... it's a whole thing. And let's be real, who doesn't love SpaceX? 
. I mean, Elon Musk's company is always pushing the boundaries of space exploration. It's cool to see NASA collaborating with other agencies like ESA and NOAA. The fact that they're making this mission available virtually for the public is also a major win 
. So yeah, Sentinel-6B launch is definitely something to keep an eye on 
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. As a parent, it's amazing to see how much science and tech are being invested in our future. And can we talk about how cool it is that NASA is working with so many countries on this mission? It's all about collaboration and sharing knowledge... what a wonderful example for kids like my little one! 
. The fact that they're sharing all the behind-the-scenes info on social media is pretty cool, too 
. the fact that there are so many ppl involved in this mission, from diff countries and orgs, is a beautiful thing... shows us that even tho we're all different, we can still come together to achieve greatness 
. I hope they get some sick data out of this mission because our oceans are literally changing before our eyes 
. Can't wait to tune in on Nov 17th at 12:21 am EST and watch the whole thing go down live 
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I'm not sure why we need another satellite to track sea levels... doesn't the Sentinel-6B just replace an old one? 
It's also super cool to see how they're making it accessible to the public with virtual guest programs, live coverage on NASA+, and social media engagement. The science behind this mission is mind-blowing, and I'm excited to learn more about the technical aspects and science objectives. Let's do a space-first! 
it's so cool that nasa is teaming up with esa and other orgs to monitor sea levels from space we really need this data to protect coastal areas and improve weather forecasting 
my friend lives in california and she's super stoked about the launch happening at Vandenberg space force base 
i'm gonna watch it live on nasa+ and social media, hope it goes smoothly! 