A relay race... but in space! 🏃‍♀️🛰️ Sentinel-6B is next in a long line of satellites that have been tracking sea level changes since 1992. By measuring the height of the ocean, it will help us improve weather forecasts, protect coastal communities from flooding, and keep ships safe at sea. It launched successfully on November 16 at 9:21pm PT. Copernicus EU Sentinel-6B/Jason-CS is an international collaboration with our partners: @ESA - European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, National Oceanic and Atm

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Instagram: "No matter where you live, the ocean affects daily life – through weather, shipping, even national security. 🌊 Sentinel-6B will measure sea levels across 90% of Earth’s ocean to improve forecasts, keep ships safe at sea, and protect coastal communities. Launching tonight, @copernicus_eu Sentinel-6B/Jason-CS is an international collaboration with our partners: @europeanspaceagency, @esa_earth, @noaa, @eumetsatmedia, @cnes_france #NASA #Earth #Ocean #S