NASA and European partners launched Sentinel-6B satellite to enhance hurricane forecasts, protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries like shipping during the expected historic El Niño.

The new satellite is now flying 30 seconds behind its predecessor, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, providing precise sea level height measurements critical for understanding global weather patterns influenced by warmer-than-usual Pacific waters.

These satellites are crucial in monitoring extreme weather events and their impacts on coastal regions, offering valuable data to mitigate risks associated with rising sea levels and intense hurricanes.