CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- ARGOS
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Full Name
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Advanced Research and Global Observation Satellite
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Status
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Mission complete
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Mission Agencies
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DoD (USA)
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Launch Date
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23 Feb 1999
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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31 Jul 2003
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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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Orbit Inclination
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98.7 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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846 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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14:00
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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The objective was to demonstrate several new space technologies and to fly payloads for global Earth sensing and celestial observations. The ARGOS satellite has provided a tremendous payoff in critical technologies such as imaging, satellite propulsion and space-based computing.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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