Orbitaltoday.com May 03, 2026 • 07:54

All Four Sentinel-1 Satellites Are Now Live — and Europe’s Earth Watch Just Got Stronger - Orbital Today

By Kerry Harrison

Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar constellation is now fully operational after Sentinel-1D completed commissioning.

Europe’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar mission is now operating at full capacity. The fourth and final satellite in the constellation, Sentinel-1D, has completed its in-orbit commissioning phase and en… [+2344 chars]

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All Four Sentinel-1 Satellites Are Now Live — and Europe’s Earth Watch Just Got Stronger - Orbital Today

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