CO2M (Sentinel-7)

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CO2M
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Country of originFlag of Europe.svg European Union
Operator ESA, EUMETSAT
Production
Planned3
Launched0
Maiden launch CO2M-A (Sentinel-7A)
November 2027 (planned)
Related spacecraft
Launch vehicle Vega C
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Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions

CO2M, also known as Sentinel-7 is a series of future European Earth observation satellites within the EU's Copernicus programme. Expected to have its first launch in November 2027, [1] [2] CO2M will be the first of the Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions. Its goal is to provide global measurements of anthropogenic emissions of CO2, CH4, and NO2 to support fulfilling the Paris Agreement. The mission consists of at least three satellites: CO2M-A, CO2M-B, and CO2M-C. Each satellite will be equipped with an infrared spectrometer, a multi-angle polarimeter, and a cloud imager. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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References

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  8. "Launches secured for five Sentinel satellites". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  9. "Future of Copernicus Expansion Missions secured". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2025-10-20.