CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- NIMBUS-4
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Full Name
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NIMBUS-4
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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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15 Apr 1970
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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30 Sep 1980
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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4362 (TLE)
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International Designator
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1970-025A
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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107.1 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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N/A
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Orbit Inclination
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99.9 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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1200 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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