Will it explode?

Mission

The Fluorescence Explorer (FLEX) satellite is a part of ESA's Earth Explorer program. The satellite will map vegetation fluorescence to quantify photosynthetic activity.

Launching to Sun-Synchronous Orbit

For Earth Science

Pad

Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)

Cords: -52.775 / 5.236

Rocket

Launch Provider

Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.