CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- Sentinel-5 precursor
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Full Name
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Sentinel-5 precursor
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Status
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Currently being flown
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Mission Agencies
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ESA , COM , NSO
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Launch Date
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13 Oct 2017
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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Oct 2024
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EO Portal Info
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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17 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Ascending
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Orbit Inclination
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98.742 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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824 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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13:30
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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Supporting global atmospheric composition and air quality monitoring services.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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