Copernicus Sentinel-6 Sealed in Rocket Fairing

As preparations for the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich continue, the team at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California has bid farewell to the satellite as it is sealed from view within the two half-shells of its Falcon 9 rocket fairing. Liftoff is now set for November 21 at 5:17 p.m. GMT.

Since its arrival at the launch site at the e…