CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- HY-1A
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Full Name
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Ocean color satellite A
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Status
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Mission complete
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Mission Agencies
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NSOAS , CAST
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Launch Date
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15 May 2002
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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30 Mar 2004
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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27430 (TLE)
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International Designator
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2002-024A
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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Orbit Sense
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Descending
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Orbit Inclination
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98.8 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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850 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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Repeat Cycle
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7 days
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Objectives and Applications
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Detecting ocean colour and sea surface temperature.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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