CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- NigeriaSat-X
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Full Name
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Nigeria Earth Observation Satellite X
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Status
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Operational (extended)
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Mission Agencies
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NASRDA
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Launch Date
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17 Aug 2011
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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Dec 2023
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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37790 (TLE)
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International Designator
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2011-044C
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Orbit Type
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Sun-synchronous
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Orbit Period
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97 minutes
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Orbit Sense
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Descending
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Orbit Inclination
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98 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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700 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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10:15
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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Small satellite mission with technical and scientific objectives (capability demonstration).
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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