CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- NIMBUS-3
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Full Name
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NIMBUS-3
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Status
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Mission complete
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Mission Agencies
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NASA
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Launch Date
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14 Apr 1969
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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22 Jan 1972
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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3890 (TLE)
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International Designator
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1969-037A
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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107.3 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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N/A
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Orbit Inclination
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101.1 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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1232 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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