CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- OrbView-3
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Full Name
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OrbView-3
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Status
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Mission complete
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Mission Agencies
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GeoEye
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Launch Date
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26 Jun 2003
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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23 Apr 2007
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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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92.5 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Descending
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Orbit Inclination
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97.25 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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470 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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10:30
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Repeat Cycle
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3 days
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Objectives and Applications
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The objective of OrbView-3 was to provide global high-resolution imagery on a commercial basis
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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