News Archive / Tagged: Sentinel-1B

• Soyuz ST-A soars into sky with cluster of European satellites

  Tomasz NowakowskiApril 25th, 2016

  A Soyuz ST-A took to the skies on April 25. It was tasked with orbiting several satellites designed for Earth observation and other research. The rocket lifted off at 6:02 p.m. GFT (5:02 p.m. EDT / 21:02 GMT) from Guiana Space Centre's Soyuz Launch Complex (ELS) in Sinnamary, French Guiana.

• Technical issue delays Sentinel-1B mission

  Derek RichardsonApril 24th, 2016

  KOUROU, French Guiana — After two delays due to unacceptable weather conditions, the third launch attempt of the Soyuz STA carrying the Sentinel-1B mission was called off about 45 minutes prior to liftoff due to a technical issue on the booster.

• Weather delays Sentinel-1B mission again

  Jason RhianApril 23rd, 2016

  KOUROU, French Guiana — Weather conditions dipped into the red again in the jungles of Kourou, French Guiana, causing another slip of the Sentinel-1B mission. Liftoff had been slated for 6:02:13 GFT (5:02:13 p.m. EDT). This has now been pushed back an additional 24 hours due, yet again, to the weather.

• Weather causes 24-hour delay for Soyuz-STA flight of Sentinel-1B

  Jason RhianApril 22nd, 2016

  KOUROU, French Guiana — Prior to the fueling of the Arianespace Soyuz-STA rocket, the technical review determined that the weather conditions at the launch site in Sinnamary, French Guiana, were not optimal and the launch has been delayed 24 hours.

• Arianespace to launch Soyuz rocket with European satellites

  Tomasz NowakowskiApril 21st, 2016

  KOUROU, French Guiana — Arianespace is preparing to launch a set of European satellites designed for Earth observation, astrophysical research, and educational purposes. The spacecraft is scheduled to be sent on its way atop a Soyuz-STA rocket at 5:02 p.m. EDT (21:02 GMT) Friday, April 22, from the Soyuz Launch Complex.