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SBG-TIR

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SBG-TIR

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Vega-C
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2029
StatusTBD
VehicleVega-C
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
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Mission

The Surface Biology and Geology - Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission aims to provide radiometric and multispectral measurements of terrestrial and aquatic emissions for climate, ecological, and geological analyses, and to support practical applications such as food security and water management. The thermal infrared (TIR) radiometer is provided by NASA, while the VIS-NIR camera is provided by ASI. Their combination ensures high-quality observations, enabling the investigation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, monitoring of water resources, and phenomena related to high temperatures such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions.

Quick facts

VehicleVega-C
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadAriane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
SiteGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
WindowMonday December 31 2029, 00:00:00 UTC→Monday December 31 2029, 00:00:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyVega
Launch CodexDossier

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Trajectory unknown
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
5.236, -52.775
Scrub riskLOW
Go91%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go91%Wind3 m/sGusts9 m/sCloud60%Temp27°C

Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.

HRRR Open-Meteo best_match (GFS-derived) F+71: CAPE 1080 J/kg · freezing 15,913 ft