Sentinel-1A Earth-monitoring satellite begins operational life

Sentinel-1A, the first of a planned fleet of ESA satellites central to the European Commission's Copernicus environmental monitoring program, has begun its operational life. Following the completion of its commissioning and transfer to the team in charge of its operation, users now have access to data from the satellite, which will provide all-weather, day and night radar imaging for land and ocean services... Continue Reading Sentinel-1A Earth-monitoring satellite begins operational life



Section: Space



Tags: Copernicus, Environment, ESA, Monitoring, Radar, Satellite, Sentinel



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