NACHOS Mission

Objectives and Applications

NACHOS (Nano-satellite Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System) is a pair of high-resolution hyperspectral imaging CubeSats developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and NASA to help climate and volcanic research. The satellites were launched in February and July 2022, each with a design life of three to five years. NACHOS-1 completed its mission in July 2024.

Mission Summary

Full Name
Nano-satellite Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
NASA, LANL
Launch Date
19 Feb 2022
Mission Links
EOL Date
Jul 2026
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Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
TBD
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International Designator

Mission Instruments

NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager - NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager

Mission Measurements

CategoryParameterInstrument(s)
AtmosphereAerosols NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager
Ozone NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager
Trace gases (excluding ozone) NACHOS Hyperspectral Imager

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