With Ariane 6, Arianespace efficiently launches Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite tv for pc

• With Ariane 6, Arianespace efficiently positioned into orbit Sentinel-1D, a Copernicus satellite tv for pc for the European Commission inside the scope of a contract signed with the European Space Agency (ESA).
• The Sentinel-1D satellite tv for pc is designed to hold a sophisticated radar instrument to offer an all-weather day-and-night provide of images of Earth’s floor.
• The VA265 mission represents the third industrial flight for Europe’s heavy-lift launcher Ariane 6
• With this profitable launch, Arianespace helps a significant environmental mission whereas additionally finishing up its dedication of guaranteeing Europe’s autonomous entry to area.

On November 4, 2025 at 6:02 p.m. native time in Kourou, French Guiana (9:02 p.m. UTC, 10:02 p.m. CET), Ariane 6 lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport carrying the Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite tv for pc.

With this third industrial flight, Ariane 6, the European heavy-lift launcher operated by Arianespace, efficiently positioned Sentinel-1D into Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 693 km. Spacecraft separation occurred 34 minutes after lift-off.

David Cavaillolès, CEO of Arianespace declared: “Tonight, Arianespace has successfully launched the EU’s Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite, on board Ariane 6. With this mission, Arianespace has now delivered seven Sentinel satellites for the emblematic Copernicus program dedicated to the environment – underscoring our commitment to using space for the benefit of life on Earth, while supporting Europe’s significant ambitions in space. We express our gratitude towards the European Commission, the European Space Agency and all our counterparts for their unique trust and collaboration.” David Cavaillolès added: “This fourth successful flight for Ariane 6 marks another significant milestone achieved together with our industrial partners, all contributing to this impressive ramp-up.”

« With the fourth profitable flight in a row, Ariane 6 has confirmed its reliability and efficiency. This demonstrates the superb work of the groups at ArianeGroup and its industrial companions. The Ariane 6 manufacturing ramp-up is now effectively underway, guaranteeing Europe’s sovereign entry to area,” mentioned Martin Sion, CEO of ArianeGroup.

For this third industrial mission, the Ariane 6 car was within the two-booster Ariane 62 configuration with a brief fairing.

Ariane 6 is a program developed inside the framework of the European Space Agency (ESA). As prime contractor and design authority for the launcher, ArianeGroup is liable for improvement and manufacturing alongside its industrial companions. Ariane 6 is marketed and operated by Arianespace.

The Thales Alenia Space-built Sentinel-1D satellite tv for pc is a part of Copernicus, the Earth commentary part of the European Union’s Space Programme. Copernicus is managed and funded by the European Union with a partial contribution of ESA. As the world’s most superior Earth commentary system, Copernicus supplies steady, free, and dependable Earth commentary information and providers to public authorities, corporations and residents across the globe. Sentinel-1D will carry superior radar expertise to offer an all-weather, day-and-night provide of images of the Earth’s floor, delivering information important to monitoring sea ice, observe icebergs and glaciers, subsidence, and oil spills.

The VA265 launch at a look:

• 356^th launch by Arianespace
• 4^th Ariane 6 launch and 3^rd industrial flight
• 5^th launch operated by Arianespace from Europe’s Spaceport in 2025 (3 launches with Ariane 6 and a couple of launches with Vega C)
• 10% of the satellites launched by Arianespace are Earth commentary satellites
• 7^th Sentinel satellite tv for pc launched by Arianespace
• 53^rd mission for the European Space Agency
• 109^th spacecraft constructed by Thales Alenia Space launched by Arianespace