A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the international Sentinel-6B spacecraft lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. A collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites), and the NationalContinue Reading
The NASA launch manager, Tim Dunn, has just given a “go” for launch for the Sentinel-6B satellite. This will be the third flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. Launch is coming up momentarily. The post NASA Launch Manager Gives ‘Go’ for Launch appeared first on NASA Science.,Continue Reading
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the international Sentinel-6B spacecraft atop stands vertical ahead of launch from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. A collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Exploitation of MeteorologicalContinue Reading
SpaceX second stage separates from NASA’s Sentinel-6B on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. A collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), EUMETSAT (European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Sentinel-6B is designed to measure sea levels down to roughly an inch forContinue Reading
Sentinel-6B satellite is flying on its own after separating from the SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage. on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. NASA The Sentinel-6B satellite is flying on its own after separating from the SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage. Satellite-6B, part of a mission led jointly by NASA, ESA (EuropeanContinue Reading
The SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage completed its second burn, and in just a few minutes the Sentinel-6B spacecraft will separate from the rocket. The post Second Stage Burn Complete appeared first on NASA Science., Read MoreContinue Reading
The first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lands at Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Landing Zone 4 in California on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, following the launch of the international Sentinel-6B spacecraft lifting off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 4 East. A collaboration between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency),Continue Reading
The Falcon 9’s second stage Merlin engine, carrying Sentinel-6B, ignited, marking the first of two planned burns that will deliver the satellite to its designated orbit. The rocket’s protective payload fairing separated and is on way back to Earth, where SpaceX plans to recover it. The post Second Stage EngineContinue Reading
Top American oil and gas producers are using trade groups to gain access to this year’s COP30 climate summit in the absence of an official U.S. delegation, DeSmog can report. ExxonMobil and Chevron — which are among the fossil fuel industry’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters — have sent a combined total of 13 executives to the talks, while both companiesContinue Reading
This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar panels extended. As the world’s latest ocean-monitoring satellite, it will collect the most accurate data yet on global sea level and how our oceans are rising in response to climate change. The mission willContinue Reading
Mission managers polled “go” to begin fueling the SpaceX Falcon 9 with just under 40 minutes remaining until launch. Rocket Grade Kerosene, or RP1, now is loading into the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket first stage booster, while liquid oxygen, or LOX, is loading into the rocket’s first stage. These propellantsContinue Reading
The SpaceX rocket carrying the Sentinel-6B satellite stands vertical on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. NASA Live coverage is underway for launch of Sentinel-6B from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space ForceContinue Reading
In this artist’s concept, the ocean-observing satellite Sentinel-6B orbits Earth with its deployable solar panels extended. NASA/JPL-Caltech The launch of Sentinel-6B will continue a joint mission between NASA and its European partners to monitor sea levels. This data is key to helping improve public safety, city planning, and protecting commercialContinue Reading