EOS-Chem 1 (Aura) [Northrop Grumman]
EOS-Chem 1 (Aura) [Northrop Grumman] |
The Aura (formerly EOS Chemistry-1) satellite will focus on measurements of atmospheric trace gases and their transformations. The objective of the mission is to study the chemistry and dynamics of the Earth's atmosphere from the ground through the mesosphere.
The Aura spacecraft will feature following instruments:
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Earth Observing |
| Operator: | NASA |
| Contractors: | Northrop Grumman Space Technology (ex TRW) |
| Equipment: | HIRDLS, MLS, OMI, TES |
| Configuration: | T330 (AB-1200) |
| Propulsion: | ? |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 2967 kg |
| Orbit: |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOS-Chem 1 (Aura) | 15.07.2004 | Va SLC-2W | Delta-7920-10L |
| Further EOS missions: |
Last update: 27.09.2009
Contact: gunter.krebs@skyrocket.de
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