CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- AISSat-2
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Full Name
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Automatic Identification System Satellite-2
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Status
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Operational (extended)
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Mission Agencies
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NOSA
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Launch Date
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08 Jul 2014
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Mission Links
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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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40075 (TLE)
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International Designator
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2014-037G
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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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98.4 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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628 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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05:30:00
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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Extend access to AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals beyond the land-based AIS system operated by the Norwegian Coastal Administration today. Observe ship traffic in the High North.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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