Copernicus Sentinel-1D Launches Into Orbit - French Guiana

Copernicus Sentinel-1D Launches Into Orbit - French Guiana

Handout photo dated on November 4, 2025 shows Copernicus Sentinel-1D was successfully launched on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC) aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite was released into orbit 34 minutes after launch, and the first signal was received at 23:22 CET by the Troll ground station in Antarctica. At the heart of Copernicus Sentinel-1 is the C-SAR (C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar) instrument, operating at 5.405 GHz. It provides high-resolution imaging of the Earth's surface regardless of weather conditions, day or night. The radar supports four operational modes: Strip Map (5 × 5 m resolution, 80 km swath), Interferometric Wide Swath (5 × 20 m resolution, 250 km swath), Extra Wide Swath (20 × 40 m resolution, 400 km swath), and Wave mode for ocean monitoring. A key feature of Sentinel-1D, also present on Sentinel-1C, is the integration of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which enables detection and tracking of ship signals in c

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

GUYANE FRANCAISE. VUE AERIENNE DE LA FORET AMAZONIENNE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

A heron. Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

A heron. Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Package for a stay in the forest. Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

River Checkpoint At Saut Tourepe On The Approuague River - French Guiana

Saut Tourepe river checkpoint on the Approuague river manned by the legionnaires of the 3REI and 3 gendarmes from Brittany and departure of a patrol on the river then on a forest path in RÃ'gina during the operation Harpie to combat illegal gold panning in Regina, French Guiana on March 24, 2024. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM