The Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite is currently undergoing a series of tests at Thales Alenia Space’s plant in Cannes, France. These tests include carefully unfolding the 10 m-long solar wings.  As the satellite is designed to operate in orbit, it is hung from a structure during tests to simulate weightlessness.

Sentinel-1C is the third Sentinel-1 satellite to be launched as part of Europe’s Copernicus programme. It will continue the critical task of delivering radar imagery for a wide range of services, applications and science – all of which benefit society.