CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- NORSAT-3
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Full Name
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NorSat-3
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Status
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Operational (nominal)
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Mission Agencies
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NOSA , NDRE
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Launch Date
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29 Apr 2021
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Mission Links
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EOL Date
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Apr 2024
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EO Portal Info
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NORAD Catalog #
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International Designator
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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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97.8 deg
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Orbit Altitude
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606 km
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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22:30:00
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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Reception of AIS signals, in addition to a test mission (NRD) detecting maritime navigation radars
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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