PAD133/3 (133L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMCopernicus
MISSION OVERVIEW
Sentinel-3A is the first in a pair of earth observation satellites developed by ESA to provide near real time data for the GMES Program. Sentinel-3A contains a temperature scanner, colour instrument and altimeter for monitoring the sea and land. The satellite focuses on providing accurate data about the oceans and in addition also provides information about wildfires and vegetation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Rokot/Briz-KMAGENCY
Eurockot Launch ServicesMISSION
Sentinel-3A
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
133/3 (133L)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationPROGRAM
Copernicus
COUNTRY
FRA,RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: aea09ab5-4aee-412d-a2c8-9d340116c486
Reported date: Feb 16, 2016 at 17:57 UTC
Last synced: 13 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PAYLOAD →
Copernicus Sentinel
Earth Observation
ESA / EUOPERATOR
SSOORBIT
4TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Rokot/Briz-KM →
MANUFACTURER
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
VARIANT
Briz-KM
FLIGHTS
31
SUCCESSES
28
SUCCESS RATE
90.3%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A launch?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 5:57 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Sentinel-3A?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A mission uses the Rokot/Briz-KM rocket, manufactured by Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. The Rokot/Briz-KM has flown 31 times with a 90.3% success rate.
Where is the Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A launching from?
The launch takes place from 133/3 (133L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Sentinel-3A going to?
The Sentinel-3A mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Sentinel-3A?
The Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A is operated by Eurockot Launch Services. It is part of the Copernicus program.
Can I watch the Rokot / Briz-KM | Sentinel-3A launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 16, 2016 at 17:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Eurockot Launch Services
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 hours ago
●Launch Library 213 hours ago
Launch ID: aea09ab5-4aee-412d-a2c8-9d340116c486
●Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.89, 40.85
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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Mission Profile
Sentinel-3A was a Rokot/Briz-KM mission operated by Eurockot Launch Services that lifted off from 133/3 (133L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on February 16, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. It was flown as part of the Copernicus program. The launch was a success.