This is set to be the final flight of ESA's Vega launcher. The mission will provide high-resolution multispectral imagery crucial for observing changes in land cover, vegetation, and water quality, as part of the Copernicus Earth observation program. The satellite's data is particularly valuable for monitoring natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, enabling timely responses and aiding in disaster recovery efforts. Sentinel-2C will operate alongside its predecessors, Sentinel-2A and Sentinel-2B, ensuring the continuity of vital Earth observation data.

The launch date was Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 1:50 AM (UTC).