Objectives and Applications
Geodesy, crustal motion and gravity field measurements by laser ranging.
Full Name
Laser Geodynamics Satellite - 1
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
04 May 1976
Mission Links
EOL Date
May 2052
Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
226 minutes
Orbit Sense
N/A
Orbit Inclination
110 deg
Orbit Altitude
5900 km
Orbit Longitude
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
LRA (LAGEOS) - Laser Retroreflector Array |
| Category | Parameter | Instrument(s) |
| Gravity and Magnetic Fields | Gravity, Magnetic and Geodynamic measurements | LRA (LAGEOS) |