CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY - GESat GEN2 -
Full Name Gas à Effet de Serre Satellite - GEN2 Status Planned
Mission Agencies Absolut Sensing Launch Date 2026
Mission Links mission site EOL Date 2031
EO Portal Info NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
Orbit Type Sun-synchronous Orbit Period
Orbit Sense TBD Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude 500 km Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST Repeat Cycle
Objectives and Applications The GESat GEN2 constellation aims to provide daily global facility-scale measurements of CH4 emissions. It will deliver actionable and reliable insights on methane concentration and emission rates, providing Near-Real Time tasking and delivery of data products.
Mission Measurements
CategoryParameterInstrument(s)
AtmosphereTrace gases (excluding ozone) HSI SWIR
Mission Instruments
HSI SWIR - GESat GEN2 hyperspectral SWIR instrument
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