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Sentinel-1A

Orbiter
Sentinel-1A is a European radar imaging satellite launched in 2014. It is the first Sentinel-1 satellite launched as part of the European Union's Copernicus programme. The satellite carries a C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar which will provide... Wikipedia
Orbit height: 431 mi
Launch date: April 3, 2014
Cost: 280 million EUR (2014)
Dimensions: 3.4 m × 1.3 m (11.2 ft × 4.3 ft)
Apogee altitude: 693 km (431 mi)
Band: S Band (TT&C support); X Band and Optical laser through EDRS (data acquisition)
Bus: Prima