MicroCarb
MicroCarb is a roughly 180-kilogram French satellite designed to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide with high precision. Launched into a 650-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit, it surveys carbon sources and sinks while demonstrating a compact mission architecture for global greenhouse-gas monitoring.
Identity
- Aliases
- MicroCarb satelliteCNES MicroCarb
- Name
- MicroCarb
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- MicroCarb is a roughly 180-kilogram French satellite designed to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide with high precision. Launched into a 650-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit, it surveys carbon sources and sinks while demonstrating a compact mission architecture for global greenhouse-gas monitoring.
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://cnes.fr/en/projects/microcarb
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 20, 2026 at 17:31:42 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 20, 2026 at 17:31:42 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2025-07-26
- Serial Number
- MicroCarb
- Vehicle Code
- MicroCarb