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Sentinel 1B

Sentinel 1B - ESA Satellite

Sentinel-1B is the second satellite in the Sentinel-1 mission, part of the European Union's Copernicus program for Earth observation. Like its predecessor Sentinel-1A, Sentinel-1B is equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to provide all-weather, day-and-night radar imaging of the Earth's surface for various applications.

Sentinel 1B Mission Information

Mission Details

NameSentinel 1B
TypeSatellite
Launch DateApril 25, 2016
Launch SiteGuiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentSynthetic Aperture Radar Instrument
Mass2300 Kg
ManufacturerThales Alenia Space

Orbit Information

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Orbital Altitude693 Km
Orbital Inclination98.2 Degrees

Space Organization Details

OrganizationESA
ContinentEurope
CountryFrance
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