Archive · 17 Nov 2025
SpaceX Launches NASA's Sentinel-6B Satellite for Sea Level Monitoring
Imagine Earth is like a big bathtub, and scientists want to know if the water level is going up or down.
Sentinel-6B is a special spaceship that helps them measure this very carefully.
It's like a super-smart ruler floating in space!
This satellite builds on older measurements, so we can see how the sea level has changed over a long time.
Knowing if the oceans are rising helps us prepare for the future.
It helps us plan where to build houses and important buildings near the coast so they don't get flooded.
It also helps weather forecasters make better predictions, like when a big storm might happen.
This helps keep people safe and protects our homes and businesses.
SpaceX successfully launched NASA's Sentinel-6B satellite on Monday.
The satellite is designed to monitor global sea-level changes and improve weather forecasts.
Sentinel-6B will build upon over 30 years of existing sea level data.
The mission is a joint effort between NASA and US and European partners.
Data from the satellite will aid in coastal planning, infrastructure protection, and national defense efforts.
- Who
- SpaceX and NASA
- What
- Launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor sea level change and improve weather forecasts.
- When
- Monday (November 17, precise year not specified) at 12:21 am ET.
- Where
- Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Why
- To build on 30 years of sea level data, improve weather forecasts, coastal planning, protect infrastructure, and aid national defense.
- Satellite Name
- Sentinel-6B
- Launch Date
- Monday (November 17, precise year not specified)
- Launch Time (ET)
- 12:21 am
- Launch Time (IST)
- 10:55 am
- Launch Location
- Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Developed By
- NASA and US/European partners
- Purpose
- Monitor sea level change, improve weather forecasts