Tag: Sentinel-1D
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Ariane 6 Lifts Europe’s Sentinel-1D to Complete First-Generation Radar Mission Milestone
Europe’s Historic Sentinel-1D Launch Finishes a Key Chapter in Copernicus On a clear day in early November 2025, Europe marked a milestone in space and Earth observation as Ariane 6 propelled Sentinel-1D into orbit the week of November 4. The launch closed a pivotal chapter for the Copernicus program, delivering the final satellite in the…
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Ariane 6 launches create a photo of the day: Copernicus Sentinel-1D milestone
Overview: A landmark day for Europe’s space program Europe marked a year of achievement in space with a striking launch that photographers and observers are calling the photo of the day. The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European launch contractor celebrated a dual milestone: the liftoff of the European Ariane 6 rocket and the…
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Ariane 6 Delivers: Europe’s Photo of the Day Captures a Groundbreaking Launch on Nov. 13, 2025
Europe’s Ariane 6 Launch Becomes the Photo of the Day on Nov. 13, 2025 On the morning of November 13, 2025, observers around Europe and beyond paused to witness a pivotal moment in spaceflight history. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) launch of the Ariane 6 rocket, a key symbol of Europe’s growing independence in space…