Germany, July 23 -- Monitoring of Earth's rising oceans is about to get a powerful boost! Airbus, the prime contractor for the Copernicus Sentinel-6 missions, confirms that the second satellite in this critical series is on its way to the launch site in Vandenberg, California. Liftoff is slated for November 2025. The data delivered by Sentinel-6 is indispensable for understanding and predicting the impact of climate change on our oceans. These precise measurements provide crucial insights into global sea levels, ocean conditions, wind speeds, current dynamics, and heat storage. This information empowers governments and institutions to implement vital protection measures for vulnerable coastal communities and supports applications from urban...