SMOS
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Orbit class
SSO — Sun-Synchronous (LEO at 96–102° inclination)
Operator
European Space Agency
Country
European Space Agency
Manufacturer
Alcatel Space
Launched
Nov 2, 2009
Mass
630 kg
Apogee
764 km
Perigee
763 km
Inclination
98.44°
Period
1.67 h
Launch
Launched on Nov 2, 2009 from 133/3 (133L), Russia aboard a Rokot/Briz-KM.
Rokot / Briz-KM | SMOS →Summary from Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) is a satellite which forms part of ESA's Living Planet Programme. It is intended to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate. In addition, it is intended to provide improved weather forecasting and monitoring of snow and ice accumulation.
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