EMIT-on-ISS Mission

Objectives and Applications

Imaging spectroscopy from the visible to short wavelength infrared (VSWIR) to close the gap in knowledge of the composition of the Earths' mineral dust source regions. Uses these new measurements with Earth System models to constrain the sign and magnitude of current dust-related radiative forcing at regional and global scales and predict the increase or decrease of available dust sources under future climate scenarios. Deliver these first of their kind comprehensive measurements to the Earth science and applications community.

Mission Summary

Full Name
International Space Station/Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)
aka ISS/EMIT
Mission Status
Operational (extended)
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
14 Jul 2022
Mission Links
EOL Date
Jan 2031
EO Portal Info

Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
93 minutes
Orbit Sense
Ascending
Orbit Inclination
51.6 deg
Orbit Altitude
417 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
Repeat Cycle
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator

Mission Instruments

EMIT - Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation

Mission Measurements

CategoryParameterInstrument(s)
AtmosphereRadiation budget EMIT
Trace gases (excluding ozone) EMIT

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