IOD-1 GEMS Mission

Objectives and Applications

US-based OMS (Orbital Micro Systems Ltd.) will launch their microwave radiometer aboard the 3U CubeSat to retrieve temperature, humidity and precipitation measurements. If successful, OMS plans a 40-strong constellation of similar satellites.

Mission Summary

Full Name
In Orbit Demonstration-1 / Global Environmental Monitoring Satellite
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
Orbital Micro Systems Ltd.
Launch Date
17 Apr 2019
Mission Links
EOL Date
17 Apr 2021
EO Portal Info

Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
92 minutes
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
51.6 deg
Orbit Altitude
400 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
Repeat Cycle
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International Designator

Mission Instruments

Mission Measurements

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