CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- EarthCARE
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Full Name
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EarthCARE
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Status
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Commissioning
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Mission Agencies
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ESA , JAXA
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Launch Date
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28 May 2024
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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May 2027
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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59908 (TLE)
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International Designator
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2024-101A
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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92.5 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Descending
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Orbit Inclination
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97 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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393 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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14:00
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Repeat Cycle
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25 days
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Objectives and Applications
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Earthcare will advance our understanding of the role that clouds and aerosols play in reflecting incident solar radiation back into space and trapping infrared radiation emitted from Earth's surface. The 2 active and 2 passive instruments of EarthCARE make unique data product synergies possible.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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