How #Sentinel5P mission controllers get ready to go to space: the backstory with ESA Operations Manager Daniel Mesples via http://bit.ly/2xvmUWm Below: This animation shows Copernicus EU Sentinel-5P separating from its Rockot upper stage following liftoff on 13 October. Just minutes later, the spacecraft will send its first signal to mission controllers at ESOC, who will be watching intently, ready to assume control. (Animation: ESA)[fb_vid id=”10155349115210667″]