SAR missions

5.4. SAR missions#

5.4.1. SENTINEL-1A#

Launch date : April 3, 2014

End of life date : Out of service since 2022

Agency : ESA

Instrument : C-SAR

Orbit characteristics :

  • Orbit type: Sun-synchronous

  • Inclination: 98 degrees

  • Altitude: 693 km

  • Repeat cycle: 12 days

5.4.2. SENTINEL-1B#

Launch date : April 25, 2014

End of life date : December 23, 2021

Agency : ESA

Instrument : C-SAR

Orbit characteristics :

  • Orbit type: Sun-synchronous

  • Inclination: 98 degrees

  • Altitude: 693 km

  • Repeat cycle: 12 days(base)

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