CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- MTSAT-1R
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Full Name
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Multi-functional Transport Satellite-1R
aka Himawari-6
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Status
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Mission complete
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Mission Agencies
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JMA , JCAB
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Launch Date
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26 Feb 2005
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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04 Dec 2015
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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28622 (TLE)
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International Designator
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2005-006A
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Orbit Type
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Geostationary
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Orbit Period
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Orbit Sense
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N/A
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Orbit Inclination
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Orbit Altitude
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36000 km
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Orbit Longitude
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-140 deg
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Orbit LST
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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Meteorology, aeronautical applications.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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