CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- NORSAT-2
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Full Name
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NorSat-2
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Status
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Operational (extended)
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Mission Agencies
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NOSA
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Launch Date
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14 Jul 2017
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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Dec 2023
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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42828 (TLE)
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International Designator
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2017-042D
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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96.5 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Descending
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Orbit Inclination
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97.6 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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586 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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11:55:00
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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The satellite carres multiple antennas for reception of AIS signals. It also contains equipment for testing of VDES (VHF data exchange system).
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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