Sentinel 1CD Blog

This blog is dedicated to the Sentinel 1CD launch campaign at CSG Kourou. Here, we’ll be sharing the highlights of this incredible journey with our colleagues, families, and friends, bringing you along for every key moment of the campaign!

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Sentinel-1D Launching Today!

Tuesday, 4th of November

Today is the Launch Day and we are ready for it!

This is not a live streaming, but things are moving on…

Below the pictures of mobile gantry removal. The Ariane 6 launcher is now visible under a blue sky. We hope this beautiful weather remains with us till the launch!

The lift off will happen at 18:02:17 local time in Kourou. This corresponds to 21:02:17 UTC, 22:02:17 Amsterdam time.

Ariane 6 launcher positioned for launch, visible under a clear blue sky. The structure is surrounded by launch facility equipment and greenery.
Ariane 6 rocket standing ready for launch, visible under a clear blue sky, with communication towers in the background and green vegetation in the foreground.
Ariane 6 rocket positioned on the launch pad with a clear blue sky in the background, surrounded by tall communication towers and launch infrastructure.
Ariane 6 rocket poised for launch under a blue sky, with the launch tower and equipment visible in the background.
Ariane 6 rocket displayed under a clear blue sky, with the launch preparation structure visible in the background, showcasing the ESA and Arianespace logos.

Below some pictures taken by dron.

Aerial view of the Ariane 6 launcher at its launch site surrounded by lush greenery and blue sky, with a launch structure in the background.
Ariane 6 rocket at the launch pad under a clear blue sky, surrounded by communication towers and launch structures.
Aerial view of the Ariane 6 rocket on the launch pad with a blue sky in the background, showing surrounding infrastructure and green landscape.
Ariane 6 rocket positioned at the launch pad under a clear blue sky, surrounded by tall communication towers and infrastructure.

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