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Sentinel-1D

Ariane 62 launch from Kourou (France) on November 4, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 2025 · 21:02 UTCLaunch 2025-251Launch no. 7,111 in the log
RocketAriane 62
SpaceportKouroupad ELA4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 2025, 21:02
Launch designation
2025-251
Mission
Sentinel-1D
Vehicle flight ID
VA265 (L6005)

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
636 km
Initial apogee
696 km
Inclination
98.1°
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Sentinel-1D2025-251ANORAD 66315European Commission DG-GROW Directorate I/2, Copernicus UnitRadar imaging2,157 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.