/en en /en/worldwide/space/news/sentinel-1c-arrives-cannes The Sentinel-1C satellite, part of Europe’s vast Copernicus Earth observation program, has arrived at Thales Alenia Space’s Cannes plant on the French Riviera, after being shipped from the company’s plant in Rome. 27 Sep 2022 2741212 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-09/Sentinel1C%20800%20integrazione%20antenna%20sar.jpg /en/worldwide/space/news/thales-alenia-space-satellites-honored-prix-bulles-cardin-awards-their-vital The key role of satellites in surveying Earth and the impacts of climate change on its environment was in the spotlight on May 18 at the Prix Bulles Cardin awards — named for the Palais Bulles or “Bubble Palace” owned by the fashion house’s founder Pierre Cardin — that each year distinguish five works, personalities or actions seeking to foster sustainable development. 19 May 2022 2740699 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-09/Sentinel1C%20800%20integrazione%20antenna%20sar.jpg /en/worldwide/space/news/celebrating-meteorological-day Today is World Meteorological Day, which emphasizes the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world. The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate or water-related issues, so we look at some of the work Thales Alenia Space does to monitor our oceans, our climate, and the weather. Oceans are one of the key drivers of our weather and play a significant role in mitigating climate change. 23 Mar 2022 2740357 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-09/Sentinel1C%20800%20integrazione%20antenna%20sar.jpg /en/worldwide/space/press-release/thales-alenia-space-signs-contract-esa-build-copernicus-rose-l Rome, December 3rd, 2020 - Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %), announced today that it has signed a 482 Meuro contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build the Copernicus Radar Observation System for Europe in L-band (ROSE-L) environmental monitoring satellite, as part of Europe's Copernicus program, the first tranche being 90 Meuro. Copernicus is an Earth observation program led by the European Commission with the European Space Agency ESA coordinating and managing the Space component. It provides for the Sentinel satellites series and Earth observation data for environmental protection, climate monitoring, natural disaster assessment and other social tasks. 03 Dec 2020 2737828 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-09/Sentinel1C%20800%20integrazione%20antenna%20sar.jpg /en/group/magazine/monitoring-earth-and-climate-change-impact-space How Earth observation satellites contribute to protecting our planet and to anticipating climate change consequences 07 Jul 2020 2736705 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-09/Sentinel1C%20800%20integrazione%20antenna%20sar.jpg