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Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A
Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A launched on Thu, Apr 3, 2014, 09:02 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Apr 2014
NET Thu, Apr 3, 2014, 09:02 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz STAVehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Soyuz Launch ComplexPad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
CopernicusProgram
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz STA to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz STA ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A launch?
Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A is scheduled to lift off Thu, Apr 3, 2014, 09:02 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A?
Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A is an Arianespace mission flying on a Soyuz STA.
Where does Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1A launch from?
It lifts off from Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.