CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- METOP-SG B3
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Full Name
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EUMETSAT Polar System, Second Generation
aka EPS-SG-b3
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Status
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Approved
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Mission Agencies
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EUMETSAT , CNES , ESA
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Launch Date
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Mar 2039
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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Sep 2046
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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International Designator
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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101.4 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Descending
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Orbit Inclination
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98.7 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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9:30
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Repeat Cycle
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29 days
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Objectives and Applications
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Meteorology, climatology. 3 satellites.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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