Objectives and Applications
Geodesy, crustal motion and gravity field measurements by laser ranging.
Full Name
Laser Geodynamics Satellite - 2
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
22 Oct 1992
Mission Links
EOL Date
Oct 2052
Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
223 minutes
Orbit Sense
N/A
Orbit Inclination
52.6 deg
Orbit Altitude
5800 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) |