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Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B
Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B launched on Mon, Apr 25, 2016, 09:02 PM UTC — a Arianespace mission.
Launch SuccessfulArianespace
Lifted offNET Apr 2016
NET Mon, Apr 25, 2016, 09:02 PM UTC
Live coverage
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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-1B
Sentinel-1 is a two satellite constellation for land and ocean monitoring. C-band imaging will provide an all-weather day-and-night supply of imagery for Copernicus user services. This is the second and last satellite launched of the pair.
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B launch?
Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B is scheduled to lift off Mon, Apr 25, 2016, 09:02 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B?
Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B is an Arianespace mission flying on a Soyuz STA.
Where does Soyuz STA/Fregat | Sentinel-1B launch from?
It lifts off from Soyuz Launch Complex, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.