Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Aura (EOS CH-1) is a multi-national NASA scientific research satellite in orbit around the Earth, studying the Earth's ozone layer, air quality and climate. It is the third major component of the Earth Observing System following on Terra and Aqua.
Details
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Thu, Jul 15, 2004, 10:01
Weather
Pro