ArianespaceSoyuz STA FregatSoyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A

Name: Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A
Start: 2014-04-03T21:02:26.000Z
Location: Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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April 3, 2014Add to calendar

Launch Successful

Arianespace's 220th launch · 3rd this year · humanity's 5,365th orbital launch attempt

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Window: Apr 3, 21:02 – Apr 4, 21:02 UTC

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Sentinel-1A

Sentinel-1 is a C-band imaging radar mission to provide an all-weather day-and-night supply of imagery for Copernicus user services. The first Sentinel-1 satellite is scheduled to be launched on 3 April 2014 and will be followed by the second satellite a few years later.

Earth Science · Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

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News

ESA·Jun 30, 2026

Time to say goodbye to Sentinel-1A

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.

Pad — Soyuz Launch Complex

26 launches from this pad · 335 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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