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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

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD - APPARTEMENT DE PARADE : SECONDE ANTICHAMBRE. CREE A LA DEMANDE DE LOUIS XIV EN 1680, CET APPARTEMENT QUI RELIE DEUX LOGIS MODIFIE PROFONDEMENT L'ARCHITECTURE D'ORIGINE DU 1ER ETAGE DU DONJON. L'APPARTEMENT DE PARADE FONCTIONNE SELON L'ETIQUETTE DE LA COUR DE FRANCE : LES COURTISANS N'ACCEDE A LA CHAMBRE DU ROI QU'APRES AVOIR TRAVERSE SUCCESSIVEMENT PLUSIEURS ANTICHAMBRES ET A CONDITION QUE LEUR RANG L'Y AUTORISE. LA CHAMBRE SERT DE CADRE AUX CEREMONIES DE LEVER ET DE COUCHER DU ROI, AUQUEL ASSISTENT QUELQUES MEMBRES DE LA FAMILLE ROYALE ET HAUTS DIGNITAIRES DE LA COUR. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Martine Aubry et Jacques Delors au colloque sur 'l'Europe XXL'

Martine Aubry, maire de Lille, premiere secretaire du Parti Socialiste (PS) et presidente de Lille 3000 en compagnie de son pere Jacques Delors, ancien president de la Commission Europeenne, ancien ministre de l'Economie et actuel president a l'UNESCO de la commission internationale sur l'education arrivent au colloque sur "l'Europe XXL" dans le cadre des festivites de Lille 3000, a la Gare St-Sauveur a Lille, France, le 6 Mai, 2009. Cet evenement rassemblera de nombreux intervenants europeens dans des domaines aussi varies que la politique ou l'art. Photo Mikael Libert/ASA-PICTURES/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Martine Aubry et Jacques Delors au colloque sur 'l'Europe XXL'

Martine Aubry, maire de Lille, premiere secretaire du Parti Socialiste (PS) et presidente de Lille 3000 en compagnie de son pere Jacques Delors, ancien president de la Commission Europeenne, ancien ministre de l'Economie et actuel president a l'UNESCO de la commission internationale sur l'education arrivent au colloque sur "l'Europe XXL" dans le cadre des festivites de Lille 3000, a la Gare St-Sauveur a Lille, France, le 6 Mai, 2009. Cet evenement rassemblera de nombreux intervenants europeens dans des domaines aussi varies que la politique ou l'art. Photo Mikael Libert/ASA-PICTURES/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Martine Aubry et Jacques Delors au colloque sur 'l'Europe XXL'

Martine Aubry, maire de Lille, premiere secretaire du Parti Socialiste (PS) et presidente de Lille 3000 en compagnie de son pere Jacques Delors, ancien president de la Commission Europeenne, ancien ministre de l'Economie et actuel president a l'UNESCO de la commission internationale sur l'education arrivent au colloque sur "l'Europe XXL" dans le cadre des festivites de Lille 3000, a la Gare St-Sauveur a Lille, France, le 6 Mai, 2009. Cet evenement rassemblera de nombreux intervenants europeens dans des domaines aussi varies que la politique ou l'art. Photo Mikael Libert/ASA-PICTURES/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Martine Aubry et Jacques Delors au colloque sur 'l'Europe XXL'

Jacques Delors, ancien president de la Commission Europeenne, ancien ministre de l'Economie et actuel president a l'UNESCO de la commission internationale sur l'education lors de son discours pendant le colloque sur "l'Europe XXL" dans le cadre des festivites de Lille 3000, a la Gare St-Sauveur a Lille, France, le 6 Mai, 2009. Cet evenement rassemblera de nombreux intervenants europeens dans des domaines aussi varies que la politique ou l'art. Photo Mikael Libert/ASA-PICTURES/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR

CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR FERNANDO REY, CAROLE BOUQUET Date: 1977

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CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR

CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR ANGELA MOLINA Date: 1977

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CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR

CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR FERNANDO REY, CAROLE BOUQUET Date: 1977

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CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR

CET OBSCUR OBJET DU DESIR ANGELA MOLINA Date: 1977

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner smiles during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner, left, is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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The richest Czech Petr Kellner died

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. ***FILE PHOTO*** PPF's main shareholder Petr Kellner is seen during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Petr Kellner

Czech billionaire Petr Kellner died in a helicopter accident in Alaska on Saturday, the New York Times writes and PPF spokeswoman confirmed in Prague, Czech Republic, March 29, 2021. +++FILE PHOTO+++PPF's main shareholder is the richest Czech Petr Kellner watches as his daughter Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Ales Opatrny

Czech Ales Opatrny competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Patteet Gudrun

Belgium's Patteet Gudrun won the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Patteet Gudrun

Belgium's Patteet Gudrun, left, celebrate with her teammate, as she won the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Patteet Gudrun

Belgium's Patteet Gudrun won the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Patteet Gudrun

Belgium's Patteet Gudrun won the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Petr Kellner

PPF's main shareholder is the richest Czech Petr Kellner watches as his daughter Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Ondrej Zvara

Czech Ondrej Zvara competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Grand Prix, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Woman, short skirt, equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague

Beautiful woman are walking during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Giulia Martinengo Marquet

Italys Giulia Martinengo Marquet competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova

Czech Anna Kellnerova competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova

Czech Anna Kellnerova competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Bertram Allen

Irelands Bertram Allen competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Daisuke Fukushima

Japans Daisuke Fukushima competes during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Bart Bles

Netherlands Bart Bles compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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workplace

A view on workplace during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Kamil Papousek

Czech Kamil Papousek compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Bart Bles

Netherlands Bart Bles compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Christian Rhomberg and horse Femke

Austrian Christian Rhomberg and horse Femke compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Ondrej Zvara and horse Cento Lano

Czech Ondrej Zvara and horse Cento Lano compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Ondrej Zvara and horse Cento Lano

Czech Ondrej Zvara and horse Cento Lano compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Filippo Marco Bologni

Italian Filippo Marco Bologni compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Ondrej Zvara and horse Cento Lano

Czech Ondrej Zvara and horse Cento Lano compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Anna Kellnerova

Czech Anna Kellnerova and horse Catch Me If You Can Old compete during the equestrian CET Prague Cup, CSIO Nations Cup, in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday, August 21, 2020. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)