This group photo features the ESA, Thales Alenia Space Italy, Arianespace and Arianegroup teams working on the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-1D on board Ariane 6 flight VA 265.
Together with its sibling Sentinel-1C, Sentinel-1D will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Copernicus Earth observation programme.
The mission will continue to deliver radar images of Earth’s surface, performing in all weathers, day-and-night, providing a service vital for users who depend on frequent updates of critical data, such as disaster response teams, environmental agencies, maritime authorities and climate scientists.
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