Sentinel-1A’s last view of Melbourne

After 12 years of exceptional service, the pioneering Copernicus Sentinel-1A radar satellite has reached the end of its mission. Originally designed for a seven-year life in orbit, the satellite has exceeded expectations, not only by its longevity, but through the extraordinary impact of its data, which have deepened our understanding of our changing planet and supported a wide range of operational services and laid the foundation for scientific discoveries.

The image shown here is one of the last from Sentinel-1A in stripmap mode. It shows Melbourne in Australia and was acquired on 29 June 2026 at 19:42 UTC.

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