Objectives and Applications
The Aurora mission serves as a precursor for the GHOSt mission, equipped to capture an extensive range of 450 spectral bands within the visible to shortwave infrared light spectrum. This advanced capability enables the observation of key greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as CO2, CH4, N2O, and others.
Full Name
Aurora
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Orbital Sidekick
Launch Date
30 Jun 2021
Mission Links
EOL Date
Dec 2026
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
Orbit Longitude
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator
HI - Hyperspecrtal Imager |
| Category | Parameter | Instrument(s) |
| Atmosphere | Trace gases (excluding ozone) | HI |