A new U.S.-European satellite, Sentinel-6B, was launched to monitor global sea levels. This mission aims to continue a long-term record of sea level measurements crucial for various applications.

• The Sentinel-6B satellite launched on Sunday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
• Developed by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), Sentinel-6B will monitor over 90 percent of the world’s oceans.
• Data collected by the mission will support public safety, urban planning, and the protection of coastal infrastructure.