Aurora Mission

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.

Mission Summary

Full Name
Aurora
Mission Status
Operational (nominal)
Mission Agencies
Orbital Sidekick
Launch Date
30 Jun 2021
Mission Links
EOL Date
Dec 2026
EO Portal Info

Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
Repeat Cycle
NORAD Catalog #
International Designator

Mission Instruments

HI - Hyperspecrtal Imager

Mission Measurements

CategoryParameterInstrument(s)
AtmosphereTrace gases (excluding ozone) HI