(Credits NOAA, DoD, Eumetsat)
| Satellite |
NPOESS |
| Launch |
TBD (2012?) |
| Mission |
observe the atmosphere, oceans, landmasses and the space environment |
| Altitude |
km |
| Inclination |
° |
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NPOESS (National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System) is a constellation of satellites decided upon by several US government agencies in partnership with Eumetsat, to observe the atmosphere, oceans, landmasses and the Space environment. NPOESS will comprise three polar-orbiting satellites carrying 10 to 12 sensors, including an altimeter. These sensors will be a rich source of data for global monitoring, weather forecasting and long-term climate prediction. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in 2008; the first one carrying an altimeter is planned for 2012.
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