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ESA Earth Observation
@ESA_EO
Sep 15
Two satellites launched, two signals received 📡 FLEX and @CopernicusEU Sentinel-3C are both in orbit and in contact with ground teams.
European Space Agency
@esa
Sep 15
✅ Signals acquired. FLEX and Sentinel-3C are in orbit and healthy. Following launch on Vega-C, the two Earth observation satellites now begin commissioning. Together, they will advance our understanding of Earth's vegetation and support the continued monitoring of our oceans,
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ESA Earth Observation
@ESA_EO
Sep 15
ESA's FLEX has joined the chat✅ First contact with our newest Earth Explorer has been established.
ESA Operations
@esaoperations
Sep 15
We hear you! @esa 's #FLEX spacecraft has phoned home. 📞 At 5:22 CEST, teams at #ESOC mission control acquired the first signal from the spacecraft via @KSAT_Kongsberg 's Svalbard station. 📡 We now have signal from both spacecraft in this unique dual launch. 🛰️🛰️ 📷 ESA/ATG
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ESA Earth Observation
@ESA_EO
Sep 15
End of the line for FLEX! 🛰️ @esa's FLEX satellite has separated from Vega-C and is officially flying solo. Thanks for the ride, @ESA_transport 👋
ESA Space Transport
@ESA_transport
Sep 15
We’ve reached the end of the line, all passengers, please leave the vehicle! FLEX has now detached from the Vespa+R adapter and is on its way to its sun-synchronous orbit.
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ESA Earth Observation
@ESA_EO
Sep 15
And… we’re connected! @CopernicusEU Sentinel-3C has just sent back its first signall! 📢
ESA Operations
@esaoperations
Sep 15
Hello @CopernicusEU #Sentinel-3C – we hear you loud and clear! @KSAT_Kongsburg's Troll ground station in Antarctica has acquired the satellite's first signal from space. 📡 Telemetry is now flowing into @esa's #ESOC mission control in Germany. 🛰️ 📷 ESA/ATG medialab
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ESA Earth Observation
@ESA_EO
Sep 15
Update from space ✨ @CopernicusEU Sentinel-3C just separated from the Vega-C rocket, leaving onboard only the FLEX spacecraft, due to separate later.
ESA Space Transport
@ESA_transport
Sep 15
Bye-bye, Sentinel-3C! Tonight's first payload has just left the Vega-C rocket. Have a safe trip. We can't wait to see all the data you'll collect.
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