Ankara: SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the ocean-observing Sentinel-6B satellite at 5.21 am UTC Monday (9.21 pm PST Sunday) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to NASA. According to Anadolu Agency, the satellite will contribute to over 30 years of sea level data aimed at improving weather forecasts, ensuring the safety of ships at sea, and protecting coastal communities. The Sentinel-6B was developed in collaboration with US and European partners to measure sea levels with precision, offering data down to roughly an inch across about 90% of the world's ocean. NASA stated that Sentinel-6B will join its "twin" satellite, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, which was launched in 2020. The pair is expected to work in tandem to provide critical information regarding global sea levels and their impacts.