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Vega-C: SBG-TIR

expected 2029

expected 2029

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    Vega-C: SBG-TIR is expected 2029. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    Avio S.p.A is preparing to launch SBG-TIR on a Vega-C from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana. The Surface Biology and Geology - Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission aims to provide radiometric and multispectral measurements of terrestrial and aquatic emissions for climate, ecological, and geological analyses, and to support practical applications such as food security and water management. The thermal infrared (TIR) radiometer is provided by NASA, while the VIS-NIR camera is provided by ASI. Their combination ensures high-quality observations, enabling the investigation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, monitoring of water resources, and phenomena related to high temperatures such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions. Launch is expected in 2029 and no firm date has been announced yet.

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    Last verified Sep 16, 2026

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