Brussels, Belgium, captured by Sentinel-1C

Less than a week after its launch, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite has delivered its first radar images of Earth – offering a glimpse into its capabilities for environmental monitoring. 

This image highlights Brussels, Belgium, where Sentinel-1C’s radar technology vividly depicts the dense urban landscape in bright white and yellow tones, contrasting with the surrounding vegetation. Waterways and low-reflective areas, such as airport runways, appear in darker hues. Zoom in to explore this image at its full resolution.

Interestingly, Brussels holds historical significance for the Sentinel programme, as it was the subject of the first radar image captured by Sentinel-1A in April 2014.

The European Commission oversees Copernicus, coordinating diverse services aimed at environmental protection and enhancing daily life. While ESA, responsible for the Sentinel satellite family, ensures a steady flow of high-quality data to support these services.

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