Sentinel CO2M-A carries a near-infrared and shortwave-infrared spectrometer to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by human activity, providing the EU with a unique and independent source of information, to assess the effectiveness of policy measures, and to track their impact towards decarbonizing Europe and meeting national emission reduction targets. No earlier than November 2027 · To Be Determined Vega-C — Avio S.p.A, to Sun-Synchronous Orbit Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV), Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana Program: Copernicus Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Image by ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique vidéo du CSG–S. Martin (ESA Standard Licence) via The Space Devs.