CEOS EO HANDBOOK – MISSION SUMMARY
- Aurora
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Full Name
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Aurora
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Status
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Operational (nominal)
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Mission Agencies
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Orbital Sidekick
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Launch Date
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30 Jun 2021
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Mission Links
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mission site
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EOL Date
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Dec 2026
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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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Orbit Period
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Orbit Sense
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Orbit Inclination
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Orbit Altitude
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Orbit Longitude
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Orbit LST
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Repeat Cycle
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Objectives and Applications
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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.
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Mission Measurements
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Mission Instruments
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