List of satellite missions (alphabetical)

Mission Status Launch EOL Applications Instruments Orbit details & URL date date

ACRIMSAT Currently 20 Dec 99 01 Oct 07 Will sustain long-term ACRIM III Type: Sun-synchronous (Active Cavity being flown solar luminosity database Altitude: 716 km Radiometer by providing Period: 90 mins Irradiance measurements of total Inclination: 98.13 deg Monitor) solar irradiance and the Repeat cycle: solar constant LST: 1050 NASA Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: acrim.jpl.nasa.gov

ADM-Aeolus Approved 15 Oct 07 15 Oct 10 Will provide wind profile ALADIN Type: Sun-synchronous (Atmospheric measurements for global Altitude: 408 km Dynamics 3-D wind field products Period: Mission (Earth used for study of Inclination: 96.99 deg Explorer Core atmospheric dynamics, Repeat cycle: 7 days Mission)) including global transport LST: of energy, water, aerosols, Longitude (if geo): ESA and chemicals Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.esa.int/export/esaLP/aeolus.html

ALOS Approved 01 Sep 05 01 Sep 10 Cartography, digital AVNIR-2, Type: Sun-synchronous (Advanced Land terrain models, PALSAR, PRISM Altitude: 692 km Observing environmental Period: 98.7 mins Satellite) monitoring, disaster Inclination: 98.16 deg monitoring, civil Repeat cycle: 3 days JAXA planning, agriculture and LST: 1030 forestry, Earth resources, Longitude (if geo): land surface Asc/desc: Descending URL: alos.jaxa.jp/index-e.html

Aqua Currently 04 May 02 04 May 07 Atmospheric AIRS, AMSR-E, Type: Sun-synchronous (Aqua (formerly being flown dynamics/water and AMSU-A, CERES, Altitude: 705 km EOS PM-1)) energy cycles, cloud HSB, MODIS Period: 98.8 mins formation, precipitation Inclination: 98.2 deg NASA and radiative properties, Repeat cycle: 16 days air/sea fluxes of energy LST: 1330 and moisture, sea ice extent and heat exchange Longitude (if geo): with the atmosphere. Asc/desc: Ascending Option of 705km or URL: eos-pm.gsfc.nasa.gov 438km orbit altitude.

Aura Currently 15 Jul 04 15 Jul 10 Chemistry and dynamics HiRDLS, MLS Type: Sun-synchronous (Aura (formerly being flown of Earth’s atmosphere (EOS-Aura), OMI, Altitude: 705 km EOS Chemistry)) from the ground through TES Period: 98.8 mins the mesosphere. Inclination: 98.2 deg NASA Repeat cycle: 16 days LST: 1345 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: aura.gsfc.nasa.gov

Baumanets Planned 05 Dec 05 31 Dec 06 Experimental satellite for OEA Type: Sun-synchronous data transmission, Altitude: 700 km ROSKOSMOS remote sensing, and Period: spacecraft management. Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: URL: www.federalspace.ru

BelKA Planned 01 Jan 06 31 Dec 11 Regular imaging of MSS Type: Sun-synchronous terrestrial sites in visible (Roskosmos), Altitude: 505 km ROSKOSMOS and near IR ranges with PSS Period: high spatial resolution Inclination: 97.4 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: URL: www.federalspace.ru

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BIRD Currently 22 Oct 01 31 Dec 05 Small satellite mission HSRS, Type: Sun-synchronous (Bi-spectral being flown with technical and WAOSS-B Altitude: 572 km Infrared scientific objectives Period: Detection) (Study of thermal Inclination: 97.8 deg processes on the Earth Repeat cycle: DLR surface) LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.fire.uni- freiburg.de/iffn/tech/tech_9.htm

BISSAT Considered 01 Jan 06 01 Jan 08 Evaluation of bistatic radar BISSAT Type: Sun-synchronous ((Bistatic SAR cross section of natural and Altitude: mission)) man-made targets, image Period: classification, land surface. Inclination: ASI Receive-only satellite in Repeat cycle: formation with main LST: mission COSMO-Skymed Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD

CALIPSO Approved 15 Apr 05 15 Apr 08 Measurements of aerosol CALIOP, IIR, Type: Sun-synchronous (Cloud-Aerosol & cloud properties for WFC Altitude: 705 km Lidar and climate predictions, using a Period: 98.8 mins Infrared 3 channel lidar and passive Inclination: 98.2 deg Pathfinder instruments in formation Repeat cycle: Satellite with Aqua and CloudSat for LST: 1330 Longitude (if geo): Observations) coincident observations of Asc/desc: Ascending radiative fluxes and NASA / CNES URL: www-calipso.larc.nasa.gov/ atmospheric state

CARTOSAT-1 Approved 15 Mar 05 01 Jul 09 High precision large-scale PAN (Cartosat-1) Type: Sun-synchronous (Indian Remote cartographic mapping of Altitude: 630 km Sensing Satellite 1:10000 scale and Period: 97.178 mins - P5) thematic applications Inclination: 97.87 deg (with merged XS data) at Repeat cycle: ISRO 1:4000 scales LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

CARTOSAT-2 Approved 31 Dec 05 01 Jan 10 High precision large-scale HR-PAN Type: Sun-synchronous cartographic mapping of Altitude: ISRO 1:10000 scale and Period: thematic applications Inclination: (with merged XS data) at Repeat cycle: 1:4000 scales LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

CBERS-2 Currently 22 Oct 03 18 Aug 07 Earth resources, CCD (CBERS), Type: Sun-synchronous (China Brazil being flown environmental DCS (CAST), Altitude: 778 km Earth Resources monitoring, land surface IR-MSS, WFI Period: 100.26 mins Satellite - 2) Inclination: 98.5 deg Repeat cycle: 26 days CAST / INPE LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/ & www.cbers.inpe.br/en/programas/cbers1-2.htm

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CBERS-2B Approved 20 Oct 06 20 Oct 08 Earth resources, CCD (CBERS), Type: Sun-synchronous (China Brazil environmental DCS (CAST), Altitude: 778 km Earth Resources monitoring, land IR-MSS, WFI Period: Satellite - 2B) surface Inclination: 98.5 deg Repeat cycle: 26 days CAST / INPE LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/ & www.cbers.inpe.br/en/programas/cbers1-2.htm

CBERS-3 Approved 20 Oct 08 20 Oct 11 Earth resources, DCS (CAST), IRS, Type: Sun-synchronous (China Brazil environmental MUX, PAN, WFI-2 Altitude: 778 km Earth Resources monitoring, land Period: 100.26 mins Satellite - 3) surface Inclination: 98.5 deg Repeat cycle: 26 days CAST / INPE LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/ & www.cbers.inpe.br/en/programas/cbers3-4.htm

CBERS-4 Approved 20 Oct 11 20 Oct 14 Earth resources, DCS (CAST), IRS, Type: Sun-synchronous environmental MUX, PAN, WFI-2 Altitude: 778 km (China Brazil monitoring, land Period: 100.26 mins Earth Resources surface Inclination: 98.5 deg Satellite - 4) Repeat cycle: 26 days CAST / INPE LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/ & www.cbers.inpe.br/en/programas/cbers3-4.htm

CHAMP Currently 15 Jul 00 15 Jul 05 Gravity field, Precise CHAMP GPS Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Challenging being flown geoid, Magnetic field, Sounder, CHAMP Altitude: 470 km Mini-Satellite Atmospheric physics gravity package Period: Payload for (Accelerometer+G Inclination: 87 deg Geophysical PS), CHAMP Repeat cycle: Research and magnetometry LST: Application) package (1 Scalar Longitude (if geo): + 2 Vector Asc/desc: N/A DLR Magnetometer) URL: op.gfz-potsdam.de/champ/index_CHAMP.html

CloudSat Approved 15 Apr 05 15 Feb 07 CloudSat will use CPR (Cloudsat) Type: Sun-synchronous (CloudSat) advanced radar to "slice" Altitude: 705 km through clouds to see Period: 98.8 mins NASA their vertical structure, Inclination: 98.2 deg providing a completely Repeat cycle: new observational LST: 1335 capability from space. Longitude (if geo): One of first satellites to Asc/desc: Ascending study clouds on global URL: cloudsat.atmos.colostate.edu/ basis. Will fly in formation with Aqua and CALIPSO.

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COSMO - SkyMed Planned 31 Dec 06 31 Dec 20 Environmental SAR 2000 Type: Sun-synchronous (COnstellation of monitoring, surveillance Altitude: 619 km small Satellites and risk management Period: 97.86 mins for applications, Inclination: Mediterranean environmental Repeat cycle: 16 days basin resources LST: 600 Observation) management, maritime Longitude (if geo): management, earth Asc/desc: Ascending ASI topographic mapping, URL: law enforcement, www.alespazio.it/program/tlr/cosmo/cosmo.htm informative / science applications

CRYOSAT Approved 31 Mar 05 31 Mar 08 A radar altimetry DORIS-NG, Laser Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (CryoSat (Earth mission to determine reflectors (ESA), Altitude: 717 km Explorer variations in the SIRAL Period: Opportunity thickness of the Inclination: 92 deg Mission)) Earth’s continental ice Repeat cycle: 369 days sheets and marine ice LST: ESA cover. Primary Longitude (if geo): objective is to test the Asc/desc: TBD prediction of thinning URL: www.esa.int/export/esaLP/cryosat.html arctic ice due to global warming

DEMETER Approved 29 Jun 04 29 Jun 06 Micro-satellite to study; IAP, ICE, IDP, Type: Sun-synchronous (Detection of ionospheric IMSC, ISL Altitude: 800 km Electro-Magnetic disturbances related to Period: Emissions seismic activity, Inclination: Transmitted from ionospheric Repeat cycle: Earthquake disturbances related to LST: 1030 Regions) human activity, pre and Longitude (if geo): post-seismic effects in Asc/desc: TBD the ionosphere, global URL: smsc.cnes.fr/DEMETER/index.htm information on the Earth's electromagnetic environment

Diademe 1&2 Currently 15 Feb 67 31 Dec 50 Geodetic RRA Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous CNES being flown measurements using Altitude: 1200 km satellite laser ranging Period: 108 mins Inclination: 40 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/satellite_missions/list_of_satellites /diademe

DMSP F-13 Currently 01 Mar 97 30 Sep 05 The long-term OLS, SSB/X-2, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense being flown meteorological SSIES-2, SSJ/4, Altitude: 833 km Meteorological programme of the US SSM, SSM/I, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of SSM/T-1, SSM/T- Inclination: 98.7 deg Program F-13) Defense (DoD) - with 2, SSZ Repeat cycle: the objective to collect LST: 1812 NOAA and disseminate Longitude (if geo): worldwide Asc/desc: Ascending atmospheric, URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html oceanographic, solar- geophyscial, and cloud cover data on a daily basis. (Primary operational satellite)

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DMSP F-15 Currently 12 Dec 99 30 Sep 06 The long-term OLS, SSB/X-2, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense being flown meteorological SSIES-2, SSJ/4, Altitude: 833 km Meteorological programme of the US SSM, SSM/I, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of Defense SSM/T-1, SSM/T- Inclination: 98.9 deg Program F-15) (DoD) - with the 2, SSZ Repeat cycle: objective to collect and LST: 2029 NOAA disseminate worldwide Longitude (if geo): cloud cover data on a Asc/desc: Ascending daily basis. (Primary URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html operational satellite)

DMSP F-16 Approved 15 Oct 03 15 Oct 07 The long-term OLS, SSB/X-2, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense meteorological SSIES-2, SSIES-3, Altitude: 833 km Meteorological programme of the US SSJ/4, SSJ/5, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of Defense SSM, SSM/I, Inclination: 98.9 deg Program F-16) (DoD) - with the SSM/T-1, SSM/T- Repeat cycle: objective to collect and 2, SSMIS, SSULI, LST: 2132 NOAA disseminate worldwide SSUSI, SSZ Longitude (if geo): cloud cover data on a Asc/desc: Ascending daily basis. URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html

DMSP F-17 Approved 15 Apr 05 01 Jun 08 The long-term OLS, SSIES-3, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense meteorological SSJ/5, SSM, Altitude: 850 km Meteorological programme of the US SSM/T-1, SSMIS, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of Defense SSULI, SSUSI Inclination: 98.7 deg Program F-17) (DoD) - with the Repeat cycle: objective to collect and LST: NOAA disseminate worldwide Longitude (if geo): cloud cover data on a Asc/desc: Ascending daily basis. URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html

DMSP F-18 Approved 15 Oct 07 15 Oct 10 The long-term OLS, SSIES-3, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense meteorological SSJ/5, SSM, Altitude: 850 km Meteorological programme of the US SSM/T-1, SSMIS, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of Defense SSULI, SSUSI Inclination: 98.7 deg Program F-18) (DoD) - with the Repeat cycle: objective to collect and LST: NOAA disseminate worldwide Longitude (if geo): cloud cover data on a Asc/desc: Ascending daily basis. URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html

DMSP F-19 Approved 15 Apr 09 15 Apr 12 The long-term OLS, SSIES-3, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense meteorological SSJ/5, SSM, Altitude: 833 km Meteorological programme of the US SSM/T-1, SSMIS, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of Defense SSULI, SSUSI Inclination: 98.7 deg Program F-19) (DoD) - with the Repeat cycle: objective to collect and LST: NOAA disseminate worldwide Longitude (if geo): cloud cover data on a Asc/desc: Ascending daily basis. URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html

DMSP F-20 Approved 15 Oct 11 15 Oct 14 The long-term OLS, SSIES-3, Type: Sun-synchronous (Defense meteorological SSJ/5, SSM, Altitude: 850 km Meteorological programme of the US SSM/T-1, SSMIS, Period: 101 mins Satellite Department of Defense SSULI, SSUSI Inclination: 98.7 deg Program F-20) (DoD) - with the Repeat cycle: objective to collect and LST: NOAA disseminate worldwide Longitude (if geo): cloud cover data on a Asc/desc: Ascending daily basis. URL: dmsp.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp.html

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DSCOVR Approved 01 Jan 08 01 Jan 12 Continuously observes EPIC, NISTAR, Type: TBD (formerly Triana) the sunlit Earth (full disk) Plasma-Mag Altitude: 1500000 km – transmitting an image Period: every 15 minutes for Inclination: NASA distribution by internet. Repeat cycle: Studies how solar LST: radiation affects climate. Longitude (if geo): Will be positioned at the Asc/desc: N/A Langrange point between URL: triana.gsfc.nasa.gov/home/www- Earth and sun. pm.larc.nasa.gov/triana.html

Elektro-L Approved 01 Dec 06 31 Dec 12 Hydrometeorology, DCS Type: Geostationary (Geostationary climatology, disaster (ROSHYDROMET), Altitude: 36000 km Operational management, space GGAK-E, MSU-GS Period: Meteorological environment, ice and Inclination: Satellite - 2) snow, land surface, Repeat cycle: space environment, data LST: ROSHYDROMET / collection and Longitude (if geo): -76 ROSKOSMOS communication. Asc/desc: N/A URL: sputnik1.infospace.ru/

Envisat Currently 01 Mar 02 01 Mar 07 Physical oceanography, AATSR, ASAR, Type: Sun-synchronous (Environmental being flown land surface, ice and ASAR (image Altitude: 782 km Satellite) snow, atmospheric mode), ASAR Period: 100.5 mins chemistry, atmospheric (wave mode), Inclination: 98.52 deg ESA dynamics/water and DORIS-NG, Repeat cycle: 35 days energy cycles ENVISAT Comms, LST: 1030 GOMOS, MERIS, Longitude (if geo): MIPAS, MWR Asc/desc: Descending (BNSC), RA-2, URL: envisat.esa.int/ SCIAMACHY

ERBS Currently 05 Oct 84 30 Apr 05 Earth radiation budget ERBE, SAGE II Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Earth Radiation being flown measurements. Altitude: 585 km Budget Satellite) Period: 96.3 mins Inclination: 57 deg NASA Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: asd-www.larc.nasa.gov/erbe/erbs.html

ERS-2 Currently 21 Apr 95 31 Dec 05 Earth resources plus AMI/SAR/Image, Type: Sun-synchronous (European being flown physical oceanography, AMI/SAR/wave, Altitude: 782 km Remote Sensing ice and snow, land AMI/scatterometer Period: 100.5 mins satellite - 2) surface, meteorology, , ATSR/M, ATSR- Inclination: 98.52 deg geodesy/gravity, 2, ERS Comms, Repeat cycle: 35 days ESA environmental GOME, MWR LST: 1030 monitoring, atmospheric (BNSC), RA Longitude (if geo): chemistry Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.esa.int/export/esaEO/SEMGWH2VQUD_index_0 _m.html

ESA Future Considered 01 Jan 08 01 Jan 18 Physical Oceanogreaphy, ATLID, CPR, Type: TBD Missions land surface, ice and MASTER, Altitude: snow, atmospheric SPECTRA Period: dynamics/water and Inclination: ESA energy cycles Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.esa.int/export/esaLP/index.html

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FedSat Currently 14 Dec 02 14 Dec 05 Communications, data Communications Type: Sun-synchronous (Federation being flown relay, near Earth payload (Ka and Altitude: 803 km Satellite) environment, upper UHF band), Period: 101 mins atmospheric physics, Fluxgate Inclination: 98.6 deg CSIRO / CRCSS meteorology magnetometer, Repeat cycle: GPS receiver LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.crcss.csiro.au/

FY-2C Currently 19 Oct 04 19 Oct 07 Meteorology and IVISSR (FY-2) Type: Geostationary (FY-2C being flown environmental monitoring. Altitude: 36000 km Geostationary Data collection and Period: Meteorological redistribution Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: LST: NRSCC Longitude (if geo): -105 Asc/desc: TBD URL:

FY-2D Planned 31 Dec 06 31 Dec 09 Meteorology and IVISSR (FY-2) Type: Geostationary (FY-2D environmental monitoring. Altitude: 36000 km Geostationary Data collection and Period: Meteorological redistribution Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: LST: NRSCC Longitude (if geo): -105 Asc/desc: TBD URL:

FY-2E Planned 31 Dec 09 31 Dec 12 Meteorology and IVISSR (FY-2) Type: Geostationary (FY-2E environmental monitoring. Altitude: 36000 km Geostationary Data collection and Period: Meteorological redistribution Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: LST: NRSCC Longitude (if geo): -105 Asc/desc: TBD URL:

FY-3A Planned 01 Jan 06 01 Jan 08 Meteorology and IRAS, MERSI, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3A Polar- environmental monitoring. MWRI, MWTS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and OP, TOM, VIRR Period: Meteorological redistribution Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

FY-3B Planned 31 Dec 06 31 Dec 08 Meteorology and IRAS, MERSI, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3B Polar- environmental monitoring. MWRI, MWTS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and OP, TOM, VIRR Period: Meteorological redistribution Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

FY-3C Planned 31 Dec 08 31 Dec 10 Meteorology and IMWTS, IRAS, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3C Polar- environmental monitoring. MERSI, MIRAS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and MWHS, MWRI, Period: Meteorological redistribution OP, TOM, VIRR Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

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FY-3D Planned 31 Dec 10 31 Dec 12 Meteorology and IMWTS, IRAS, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3D Polar- environmental monitoring. MERSI, MIRAS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and MWHS, MWRI, Period: Meteorological redistribution OP, TOM, VIRR Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

FY-3E Planned 31 Dec 12 31 Dec 14 Meteorology and IMWTS, IRAS, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3E Polar- environmental monitoring. MERSI, MIRAS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and MWHS, MWRI, Period: Meteorological redistribution OP, TOM, VIRR Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

FY-3F Planned 31 Dec 14 31 Dec 16 Meteorology and IMWTS, IRAS, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3F Polar- environmental monitoring. MERSI, MIRAS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and MWHS, MWRI, Period: Meteorological redistribution OP, TOM, VIRR Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

FY-3G Planned 31 Dec 16 31 Dec 18 Meteorology and IMWTS, IRAS, Type: Sun-synchronous (FY-3G Polar- environmental monitoring. MERSI, MIRAS, Altitude: 890 km orbiting Data collection and MWHS, MWRI, Period: Meteorological redistribution OP, TOM, VIRR Inclination: Satellite) Repeat cycle: 98.728 deg LST: 1010 NRSCC Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

GCOM-C Considered 01 Jan 10 01 Jan 15 Atmospheric and GLI follow-on Type: Sun-synchronous (Global Climate terrestrial observation Altitude: 800 km Observation Period: Mission-C) Inclination: Repeat cycle: JAXA LST: 1330 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

GCOM-W Considered 01 Jan 09 01 Jan 14 Sea surface observation AMSR follow-on, Type: Sun-synchronous (Global Climate Scatterometer Altitude: 800 km Observation (JAXA) Period: Mission-W) Inclination: Repeat cycle: JAXA LST: 1330 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

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Glory Planned 01 Dec 07 01 Dec 10 Concentration and nature APS, TIM Type: Sun-synchronous of both natural and Altitude: 824 km NASA anthropogenic aerosols Period: 101 mins (BC, sulfates, etc.) with Inclination: 1030 deg accuracy and coverage Repeat cycle: sufficient for LST: quantification of the Longitude (if geo): aerosol effect on climate, Asc/desc: Descending the anthropogenic URL: component of this effect, and the long-term change of this effect caused by natural and anthropogenic factors

GMS-5 Currently 18 Mar 95 01 Jun 05 Meteorology DCS (JAXA), GMS Type: Geostationary (Geostationary being flown Comms, VISSR Altitude: 36000 km Meteorogical (GMS-5) Period: Satellite - 5) Inclination: Repeat cycle: JAXA / JMA LST: Longitude (if geo): -140 Asc/desc: N/A URL: spaceinfo.jaxa.jp/db/kaihatu/eisei/eisei_e/ gms_5_e.html

GOCE Approved 15 Feb 06 15 Feb 08 Research in steady-state EGG, GPS (ESA), Type: Sun-synchronous (Gravity Field ocean circulation, physics Laser reflectors Altitude: 250 km and Steady-State of Earth's interior and (ESA) Period: Ocean levelling systems (based Inclination: 96.5 deg Circulation on GPS). Will also Repeat cycle: Explorer (Earth provide unique data set LST: Explorer Core required to formulate Longitude (if geo): Mission)) global and regional Asc/desc: TBD models of the Earth's URL: www.esa.int/export/esaLP/goce.html ESA gravity field and geoid.

GOES-9 Currently 23 May 95 15 Jan 05 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary being flown mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - 9) data collection, platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 255 Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

GOES-10 Currently 25 Apr 97 15 Jan 06 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary being flown mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - 10) data collection platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 135 Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

GOES-11 Currently 03 May 00 15 Jul 11 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary being flown mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - 11) data collection platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 103 Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

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GOES-12 Currently 23 Jul 01 15 Jan 11 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary being flown mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - 12) data collection platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX SXI, WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 75 Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

GOES-N Approved 14 Apr 05 14 Apr 17 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - N) data collection platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX SXI, WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 75 Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

GOES-O Approved 07 Apr 07 07 Apr 19 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - O) data collection platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 75 Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

GOES-P Approved 15 Oct 08 15 Oct 20 Meteorology (primary DCS (NOAA), Type: Geostationary (Geostationary mission), search and GOES Comms, Altitude: 36000 km Operational rescue, space Imager, S&R Period: Environmental environment monitoring, (GOES), SEM Inclination: Satellite - P) data collection platform, (GOES), Sounder, Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX SXI, WEFAX LST: NOAA Longitude (if geo): 135 Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/goes/

GOES-R Approved 31 Oct 12 31 Oct 20 Meteorology (primary ABI, EHIS, EUVS, Type: Geostationary (Geostationary mission), search and Geomicrowave Altitude: Operational rescue, space sounder, GLM, Period: Environmental environment monitoring, HES, Inclination: Satellite - R) data collection platform, Magnetometer Repeat cycle: data gathering, WEFAX (NOAA), MPS, LST: NOAA SGPS, SXI, SXS Longitude (if geo): 135 Asc/desc: URL: www.osd.noaa.gov/goes_R/index.htm

GOSAT Planned 01 Feb 08 01 Feb 13 Observation of Cloud Sensor, Type: Sun-synchronous (Greenhouse Greenhouse gases GHG Sensor Altitude: 666 km gases Observing Period: 98 mins Satellite) Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: 3 days JAXA LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.jaxa.jp/missions/projects/sat/eos/gosat/ index_e.html

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GPM Planned 01 Nov 10 01 Nov 14 Study of global GMI Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous Constellation precipitation, evaporation, Altitude: 600 km (Global and cycling of water are Period: Precipitation changing. The mission Inclination: Measurement comprises a primary Repeat cycle: Mission spacecraft with active and LST: Constellation passive microwave Longitude (if geo): spacecraft) instruments, and a Asc/desc: TBD number of ‘constellation URL: gpm.gsfc.nasa.gov/ NASA spacecraft with passive microwave instruments.

GPM Core Planned 01 Nov 09 01 Nov 13 Study of global DPR, GMI Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Global precipitation, evaporation, Altitude: 400 km Precipitation and cycling of water are Period: Measurement changing. The mission Inclination: 65 deg Mission Core comprises a primary Repeat cycle: spacecraft) spacecraft with active and LST: passive microwave Longitude (if geo): NASA instruments, and a Asc/desc: TBD number of ‘constellation URL: gpm.gsfc.nasa.gov/gpm.gsfc.nasa.gov/ spacecraft with passive microwave instruments

GRACE Currently 17 Mar 02 01 Mar 07 Extremely high precision GPS (GRACE), Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Gravity being flown gravity measurements HAIRS Altitude: 400 km Recovery and for use in construction of Period: 94 mins Climate gravity field models Inclination: 89 deg Experiment) Repeat cycle: LST: NASA Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.csr.utexas.edu/grace/

HJ-1A Planned 01 Dec 06 01 Dec 09 Disaster and CCD (HJ, HY), HSI Type: Sun-synchronous (Disaster and Environment Monitoring (HJ-1A) Altitude: 649 km Environment and Forecast Period: Monitoring and Inclination: 97.9 deg Forecast Small Repeat cycle: 31 days Satellite A) LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): CAST Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/

HJ-1B Planned 01 Dec 06 01 Dec 09 Disaster and CCD (HJ, HY), IR Type: Sun-synchronous Environment Monitoring (HJ-1B) Altitude: 649 km (Disaster and and Forecast Period: Environment Inclination: 97.9 deg Monitoring and Repeat cycle: 31 days Forecast Small LST: 1030 Satellite B) Longitude (if geo): CAST Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/

HJ-1C Planned 01 May 07 01 May 10 Disaster and S-band SAR Type: Sun-synchronous (Disaster and Environment Monitoring Altitude: 499 km Environment and Forecast Period: Monitoring and Inclination: 97.3 deg Forecast Small Repeat cycle: 31 days Satellite B) LST: 600 Longitude (if geo): CAST Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/

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HY-1B Planned 01 Dec 06 01 Dec 09 Detecting ocean color COCTS, CZI Type: (Ocean color and sea surface Altitude: 798 km satellite B) temperature Period: Inclination: 98.6 deg CAST Repeat cycle: 7 days LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.cast.cn/

HYDROS Planned 01 Dec 10 01 Dec 14 Measure soil moisture HYDROS Type: Sun-synchronous (Hydrosphere content and freeze-thaw Altitude: 670 km State) state Period: Inclination: 98 deg NASA Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: hydros.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Hyperspectral Considered 01 Jan 09 31 Dec 14 Land surface, agriculture CIA, HYC Type: Sun-synchronous Mission and forestry, regional Altitude: 620 km (Hyperspectral geology, land use Period: 97 mins Earth Observer) studies, water resources, Inclination: 91.87 deg vegetation studies, Repeat cycle: 16 days ASI coastal studies and soils LST: 1000 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.ifac.cnr.it/ot/hyperspectral_workshop_ 2004.html

ICESat Currently 12 Jan 03 30 Jun 05 Monitors mass balance of GLAS Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Ice, Cloud, and being flown polar ice sheets and their Altitude: 600 km Land Elevation contribution to global sea Period: 97 mins Satellite) level change. Secondary Inclination: 94 deg goals: cloud heights Repeat cycle: 183 days NASA and vertical structure of LST: clouds/aerosols; Longitude (if geo): roughness, reflectivity, Asc/desc: N/A vegetation heights, URL: icesat.gsfc.nasa.gov/ snow-cover.

IGPM Considered 01 Jan 06 01 Jan 08 To detect and measure IGPM radiometer, Type: Sun-synchronous rain and snowfall, to IGPM rain radar Altitude: 510 km ASI demonstrate the Period: feasibility of high quality Inclination: measurements of light Repeat cycle: rain and snow from space LST: 1430 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL:

INSAT-2E Currently 03 Apr 99 04 Mar 11 Meteorology, data CCD camera, Type: Geostationary (Indian National being flown collection and VHRR Altitude: 36000 km Satellite - 2E) communication, search Period: and rescue Inclination: ISRO Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): -83 Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.isro.org/

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INSAT-3A Currently 10 Apr 03 10 Apr 13 Meteorology, data CCD camera, Type: Geostationary (Indian National being flown collection and VHRR) Altitude: 36000 km Satellite - 3A) communication, search Period: and rescue Inclination: ISRO Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): -94 Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.isro.org/

INSAT-3D Approved 01 Jul 06 01 Jul 15 Meteorology, data Imager (INSAT), Type: Geostationary (Indian National collection and Sounder (INSAT) Altitude: 36000 km Satellite - 3D) communication, search Period: and rescue Inclination: ISRO Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): -83 Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.isro.org/

IRS-P4 Currently 26 May 99 31 Dec 06 Ocean biology, physical MSMR, OCM, Type: Sun-synchronous (OCEANSAT-1) being flown oceanography WiFS Altitude: 720 km Period: 99.31 mins ISRO Inclination: 98.28 deg Repeat cycle: 2 days LST: 1215 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

Jason Currently 07 Dec 01 01 Oct 07 Physical oceanography, DORIS-NG, JMR, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Ocean surface being flown geodesy/gravity, climate LRA, POSEIDON-2 Altitude: 1336 km topography) monitoring, marine (SSALT-2), TRSR Period: 112.4 mins meteorology Inclination: 66 deg NASA / CNES Repeat cycle: 10 days LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/ jason-1.html

Jason-2 (also Planned 07 Dec 06 07 Dec 11 Physical oceanography, DORIS-NG, JMR, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous known as OSTM) geodesy/gravity, climate LRA, POSEIDON- Altitude: 1336 km (Ocean Surface monitoring, marine 3, TRSR Period: 112.4 mins Topography meteorology Inclination: 66 deg Mission) Repeat cycle: 10 days LST: NASA / CNES Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: topex- www.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/mission.html

KALAPANA Currently 09 Dec 02 09 Dec 12 Meteorological VHRR Type: Geostationary (Meteorological being flown applications Altitude: 36000 km satellite) Period: Inclination: ISRO Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): -83 Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.isro.org/

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Kanopus-Vulkan Planned 01 Jan 06 31 Dec 11 Hydrology, ECHO-V, Type: Sun-synchronous hydrometeorology, GID-12T, MTVZA- Altitude: 700 km ROSKOSMOS monitoring man-made OK, NVK, RBE, Period: and natural accidents, RCHA Inclination: 97 deg research into short-term Repeat cycle: forecasting of LST: earthquakes Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: URL: www.federalspace.ru

KOMPSAT-1 Currently 21 Dec 99 21 Dec 05 Cartography, land use EOC, OSMI Type: Sun-synchronous (Korea being flown and planning, disaster Altitude: 685 km Multi-Purpose monitoring, Global Period: 98.5 mins Satellite 1) marine resource and Inclination: 28 deg environmental Repeat cycle: 1050 days KARI monitoring, ocean LST: contamination and Longitude (if geo): chlorophyll detection Asc/desc: Ascending URL: kompsat.kari.re.kr/english/index.asp

KOMPSAT-2 Approved 01 Oct 05 01 Oct 08 Cartography, land use MSC Type: Sun-synchronous (Korea and planning, disaster Altitude: 685 km Multi-Purpose monitoring Period: 98.5 mins Satellite 2) Inclination: 28 deg Repeat cycle: 1050 days KARI LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: kompsat.kari.re.kr/english/index.asp

LAGEOS-1 Currently 04 May 76 04 May 16 Geodesy, crustal motion LRA (LAGEOS) Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Laser being flown and gravity field Altitude: 6000 km Geodynamics measurements by laser Period: 225 mins Satellite - 1) ranging Inclination: 110 deg Repeat cycle: NASA LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/satellite_missions/list_of_satellites/ lagoes.html

LAGEOS-2 Currently 22 Oct 92 22 Oct 32 Geodesy, crustal motion LRA (LAGEOS) Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Laser being flown and gravity field Altitude: 5900 km Geodynamics measurements by laser Period: 223 mins Satellite - 2) ranging Inclination: 52 deg Repeat cycle: NASA / ASI LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/satellite_missions/list_of_satell ites/lagoes.htmlNASA\NASA_Agency_Missions1x 2.doc

LAGEOS-3 Planned 01 Jan 06 01 Jan 46 Geodesy, crustal motion LRA (LAGEOS) Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Laser and gravity field Altitude: 5900 km Geodynamics measurements by laser Period: Satellite - 3) ranging. Launch TBD - Inclination: dates given are for Repeat cycle: NASA / ASI illustration only. LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.laeff.esa.es/eng/laeff/activity/lageos3.html

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Landsat-5 Currently 01 Mar 84 31 Dec 09 Earth resources, land Landsat Comms, Type: Sun-synchronous being flown surface, environmental MSS, TM Altitude: 705 km USGS monitoring, agriculture Period: 98.9 mins and forestry, disaster Inclination: 98.2 deg monitoring and Repeat cycle: 16 days assessment, ice and LST: 945 snow cover Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: landsat7.usgs.gov/

Landsat-7 Currently 15 Apr 99 31 Dec 10 Earth resources, land ETM+, Landsat Type: Sun-synchronous being flown surface, environmental Comms Altitude: 705 km USGS monitoring, agriculture Period: 98.8 mins and forestry, disaster Inclination: 98.2 deg monitoring and Repeat cycle: 16 days assessment, ice and LST: 1000 snow cover Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: landsat7.usgs.gov/

MEGHA- Approved 01 Jan 09 01 Jan 14 Study of the inter-tropical MADRAS, Type: Sun-synchronous TROPIQUES zone and its convective SAPHIR, ScaRaB Altitude: 867 km systems (water and Period: 100 mins CNES / ISRO energy cycles). Inclination: 20 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL:

METEOR-3M N1 Currently 10 Dec 01 31 Dec 05 Hydrometeorology, KGI-4C, Klimat, Type: Sun-synchronous being flown climatology, land surface, MIVZA, MR- Altitude: 1018 km ROSHYDROMET / physical oceanography, 2000M1, MSTE-5E, Period: 105.3 mins ROSKOSMOS heliogeophysics and MSU-E, MSU-SM, Inclination: 99.6 deg space environment, MTVZA, SAGE III, Repeat cycle: sounding of the SFM-2 LST: atmosphere, agriculture. Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: sputnik1.infospace.ru/

METEOR-3M N2 Approved 01 Dec 05 31 Dec 09 Hydrometeorology, DCS Type: Sun-synchronous climatology, land surface, (ROSHYDROMET), Altitude: 1024 km ROSHYDROMET / physical oceanography, IKFS-2, KMSS, Period: 105.3 mins ROSKOSMOS heliogeophysics and MSGI-MKA, MSU- Inclination: 99.6 deg space environment, data MR, MTVZA, SAR Repeat cycle: collection, sounding of (ROSHYDROMET), LST: the atmosphere, Longitude (if geo): agriculture Asc/desc: Ascending URL: sputnik1.infospace.ru/

Meteor-M No1 Planned 01 Jan 05 01 Jan 12 Meteorology, hydrology, GALS-M, GGAK- Type: Sun-synchronous climate and M, Altitude: 835 km ROSHYDROMET / environmental IKFS-2, IKOR-M, Period: ROSKOSMOS monitoring KMSS, MSGI- Inclination: 98.8 deg MKA, MSS-BIO, Repeat cycle: MSU-MR, MTVZA, LST: Radiomet, RIMS- Longitude (if geo): M, SKL-M Asc/desc: URL: www.federalspace.ru

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Meteor-M No2 Planned 01 Jan 07 01 Jan 14 Meteorology, hydrology, GALS-M, GGAK- Type: Sun-synchronous climate and M, Altitude: 835 km ROSHYDROMET / environmental IKFS-2, IKOR-M, Period: ROSKOSMOS monitoring KMSS, MSGI- Inclination: 98.8 deg MKA, MSS-BIO, Repeat cycle: MSU-MR, MTVZA, LST: Radiomet, RIMS- Longitude (if geo): M, SKL-M Asc/desc: URL: www.federalspace.ru

METEOSAT-5 Currently 02 Mar 91 31 Dec 05 Meteorology, METEOSAT Type: Geostationary being flown climatology, Atmospheric Comms, MVIRI Altitude: 36000 km EUMETSAT dynamics/water and Period: energy cycles. Meteosat Inclination: 1-7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: Meteosat 8-11 are LST: second generation and Longitude (if geo): -63 known as MSG in the Asc/desc: N/A development phase URL: umetsat.de/en/dps/news/spacecraft.html

METEOSAT-6 Currently 20 Nov 93 01 Jun 08 Meteorology, climatology, METEOSAT Type: Geostationary being flown Atmospheric Comms, MVIRI Altitude: 36000 km EUMETSAT dynamics/water and Period: energy cycles. Meteosat 1- Inclination: 7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: LST: Meteosat 8-11 are Longitude (if geo): 9 second generation and Asc/desc: N/A known as MSG in the URL: development phase www.eumetsat.de/en/dps/news/spacecraft.html

METEOSAT-7 Currently 03 Sep 97 01 Jun 09 Meteorology, climatology, METEOSAT Type: Geostationary being flown Atmospheric Comms, MVIRI Altitude: 36000 km EUMETSAT dynamics/water and Period: energy cycles. Meteosat 1- Inclination: 7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: LST: Meteosat 8-11 are Longitude (if geo): 0 second generation and Asc/desc: N/A known as MSG in the URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/mtp/index.html development phase

METEOSAT-8 Currently 13 Aug 02 13 Aug 09 Meteorology, climatology, GERB, MSG Type: Geostationary (Meteosat being flown Atmospheric Comms, SEVIRI Altitude: 36000 km Second dynamics/water and Period: Generation-1) energy cycles. Meteosat 1- Inclination: 7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: EUMETSAT LST: Meteosat 8-11 are Longitude (if geo): 0 second generation and Asc/desc: N/A known as MSG in the URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic1.html development phase

METEOSAT-9 Approved 01 Jun 05 01 Jun 12 Meteorology, climatology, GERB, MSG Type: Geostationary (Meteosat Atmospheric Comms, SEVIRI Altitude: 36000 km Second dynamics/water and Period: Generation-2) energy cycles. Meteosat 1- Inclination: 7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: EUMETSAT LST: Meteosat 8-11 are Longitude (if geo): 0 second generation and Asc/desc: N/A known as MSG in the URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic1.html development phase

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METEOSAT-10 Approved 01 Jun 08 01 Jun 15 Meteorology, climatology, GERB, MSG Type: Geostationary (Meteosat Atmospheric Comms, SEVIRI Altitude: 36000 km Second dynamics/water and Period: Generation-3) energy cycles. Meteosat 1- Inclination: 7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: EUMETSAT LST: Meteosat 8-11 are Longitude (if geo): 0 second generation and Asc/desc: N/A known as MSG in the URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic1.html development phase

METEOSAT-11 Approved 01 Dec 11 01 Dec 18 Meteorology, climatology, GERB, MSG Type: Geostationary (Meteosat Atmospheric Comms, SEVIRI Altitude: 36000 km Second dynamics/water and Period: Generation-4) energy cycles. Meteosat 1- Inclination: 7 are first generation. Repeat cycle: EUMETSAT LST: Meteosat 8-11 are Longitude (if geo): 0 second generation and Asc/desc: N/A known as MSG in the URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic1.html development phase

METOP-1 Approved 01 Dec 05 01 Dec 10 Meteorology, AMSU-A, ARGOS, Type: Sun-synchronous (Meteorological climatology ASCAT, AVHRR/3, Altitude: 840 km Operational GOME-2, GRAS, Period: 101.7 mins Polar HIRS/4, IASI, Inclination: 98.8 deg Satellite - 1) MCP, MHS, S&R Repeat cycle: 5 days (NOAA) LST: 930 EUMETSAT Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic2.html

METOP-2 Approved 31 Dec 09 31 Dec 14 Meteorology, AMSU-A, ARGOS, Type: Sun-synchronous (Meteorological climatology ASCAT, AVHRR/3, Altitude: Operational GOME-2, GRAS, Period: Polar HIRS/4, IASI, Inclination: Satellite - 2) MCP, MHS, S&R Repeat cycle: (NOAA), SEM LST: 930 EUMETSAT (POES) Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic2.html

METOP-3 Approved 01 Jun 14 01 Jun 19 Meteorology, climatology AMSU-A, ARGOS, Type: Sun-synchronous (Meteorological ASCAT, AVHRR/3, Altitude: 840 km Operational GOME-2, GRAS, Period: 101.7 mins Polar HIRS/4, IASI, Inclination: 98.8 deg Satellite - 3) MCP, MHS Repeat cycle: 5 days LST: 930 EUMETSAT Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.eumetsat.de/en/area4/topic2.html

Monitor-E Planned 01 Apr 05 31 Dec 10 Agriculture and forestry, PSA, RDSA Type: Sun-synchronous hydrology, environmental Altitude: 540 km ROSKOSMOS monitoring, Period: hydrometeorology, ice Inclination: 97.5 deg and snow, land surface, Repeat cycle: meteorology LST: 540 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.federalspace.ru

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MTSAT-2 Approved 01 Feb 06 31 Dec 15 Meteorology, IMAGER/MTSAT- Type: Geostationary (Multi-functional aeronautical applications 2, MTSAT Comms Altitude: 36000 km Transport Period: Satellite) Inclination: Repeat cycle: JMA LST: Longitude (if geo): -140 Asc/desc: N/A URL:

NMP EO-1 Currently 21 Nov 00 30 Sep 05 Land surface, earth ALI, Hyperion, Type: Sun-synchronous (New Millennium being flown resources LAC Altitude: 705 km Program Earth Period: 99 mins Observing-1) Inclination: 98.2 deg Repeat cycle: 16 days NASA LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: eo1.gsfc.nasa.gov/

NMP EO-3 GIFTS Considered 01 Oct 06 01 Oct 08 Continuous observation of GIFTS Type: Geostationary (New Millennium atmospheric temperature, Altitude: 36000 km Program EO-3 - water vapour content and Period: Geosynchronous distribution, and the Inclination: Imaging Fourier concentration of certain Repeat cycle: Transform other atmospheric gases LST: Spectrometer) as a function of altitude Longitude (if geo): -83 over time - providing a Asc/desc: N/A NASA new way to observe URL: nmp.jpl.nasa.gov/eo3/index.html weather and the changing atmosphere.

NOAA-12 Currently 14 May 91 31 Dec 05 Meteorology, agriculture ARGOS, AVHRR/2, Type: Sun-synchronous (National being flown and forestry, environmental HIRS/2, MSU, Altitude: 850 km Oceanic and monitoring, climatology, NOAA Comms, Period: 101.3 mins Atmospheric physical oceanography, SEM (POES), SSU Inclination: 98.5 deg Administration - 12) volcanic eruption Repeat cycle: monitoring, ice and snow LST: 449 NOAA cover, space environment, Longitude (if geo): solar flux analysis, search Asc/desc: Descending and rescue URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/

NOAA-14 Currently 30 Dec 94 31 Dec 05 Meteorology, agriculture ARGOS, AVHRR/2, Type: Sun-synchronous (National being flown and forestry, environmental HIRS/2, MSU, Altitude: 850 km Oceanic and monitoring, climatology, NOAA Comms, Period: 102.1 mins Atmospheric physical oceanography, S&R (NOAA), Inclination: 99.1 deg Administration - 14) volcanic eruption SBUV/2, SEM Repeat cycle: monitoring, ice and snow (POES), SSU LST: 1752 NOAA cover, space environment, Longitude (if geo): solar flux analysis, search Asc/desc: Ascending and rescue URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/

NOAA-15 Currently 01 May 98 31 Dec 06 Meteorology, agriculture AMSU-A, AMSU- Type: Sun-synchronous (National being flown and forestry, environmental B, ARGOS, Altitude: 813 km Oceanic and monitoring, climatology, AVHRR/3, HIRS/3, Period: 101.4 mins Atmospheric physical oceanography, NOAA Comms, Inclination: 98.6 deg Administration - 15) volcanic eruption S&R (NOAA), Repeat cycle: monitoring, ice and snow SBUV/2, SEM LST: 708 NOAA cover, space environment, (POES) Longitude (if geo): solar flux analysis, search Asc/desc: Descending and rescue URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/

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NOAA-16 Currently 21 Sep 00 31 Dec 06 Meteorology, agriculture AMSU-A, AMSU- Type: Sun-synchronous (National being flown and forestry, environmental B, ARGOS, Altitude: 870 km Oceanic and monitoring, climatology, AVHRR/3, HIRS/3, Period: 102 mins Atmospheric physical oceanography, NOAA Comms, Inclination: 98.8 deg Administration - 16) volcanic eruption S&R (NOAA), Repeat cycle: monitoring, ice and snow SBUV/2, SEM LST: 1354 NOAA cover, total ozone studies, (POES) Longitude (if geo): space environment, solar Asc/desc: Ascending flux analysis, search and URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/ rescue

NOAA-17 Approved 10 Mar 05 30 Nov 08 Meteorology, agriculture AMSU-A, ARGOS, Type: Sun-synchronous (National and forestry, environmental AVHRR/3, HIRS/4, Altitude: 870 km Oceanic and monitoring, climatology, MHS, NOAA Period: 102.1 mins Atmospheric physical oceanography, Comms, S&R Inclination: 98.75 deg Administration - 17) volcanic eruption (NOAA), SBUV/2, Repeat cycle: monitoring, ice and snow SEM (POES) LST: 1400 NOAA cover, total ozone studies, Longitude (if geo): space environment, solar Asc/desc: Ascending flux analysis, search and URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/ rescue

NOAA-N Approved 11 Feb 05 30 Nov 08 Meteorology, agriculture AMSU-A, ARGOS, Type: Sun-synchronous and forestry, environmental AVHRR/3, HIRS/4, Altitude: 870 km (National monitoring, climatology, MHS, NOAA Period: 102.1 mins Oceanic and physical oceanography, Comms, S&R Inclination: 98.75 deg Atmospheric volcanic eruption (NOAA), SBUV/2, Repeat cycle: Administration - N) monitoring, ice and snow SEM (POES) LST: 1400 NOAA cover, total ozone studies, Longitude (if geo): space environment, solar Asc/desc: Ascending flux analysis, search and URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/ rescue

NOAA-N' Approved 30 Nov 08 01 Dec 11 Meteorology, agriculture AMSU-A, ARGOS, Type: Sun-synchronous (National and forestry, environmental AVHRR/3, HIRS/4, Altitude: 870 km Oceanic and monitoring, climatology, MHS, NOAA Period: 102.1 mins Atmospheric physical oceanography, Comms, S&R Inclination: 98.75 deg Administration - N') volcanic eruption (NOAA), SBUV/2, Repeat cycle: monitoring, ice and snow SEM (POES) LST: 1400 NOAA cover, total ozone studies, Longitude (if geo): space environment, solar Asc/desc: Ascending flux analysis, search and URL: www.oso.noaa.gov/poes/ rescue

NPOESS-1 Approved 30 Nov 09 01 Nov 15 Meteorological, climatic, A-DCS, APS, Type: Sun-synchronous (National Polar- terrestrial, CMIS, SARSAT, Altitude: 833 km orbiting oceanographic, and VIIRS Period: 101 mins Operational solar-geophysical Inclination: 98.75 deg Environmental applications; global and Repeat cycle: 2130 days Satellite regional environmental LST: System - 1) monitoring, search and Longitude (if geo): rescue, data collection. Asc/desc: Ascending NOAA URL: www.npoess.noaa.gov/

NPOESS-2 Approved 30 Jun 11 01 Jun 17 Meteorological, climatic, A-DCS, ATMS, Type: Sun-synchronous (National Polar- terrestrial, CERES, CMIS, Altitude: 833 km orbiting oceanographic, and CrIS, OMPS, S&R Period: 101 mins Operational solar-geophysical (NOAA), SARSAT, Inclination: 98.75 deg Environmental applications; global and SESS, VIIRS Repeat cycle: 1330 days Satellite regional environmental LST: System - 2) monitoring, search and Longitude (if geo): rescue, data collection. Asc/desc: Ascending NOAA URL: www.npoess.noaa.gov/

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NPOESS-3 Approved 04 Jun 13 09 Jun 18 Meteorological, climatic, A-DCS, ALT, Type: Sun-synchronous (National Polar- terrestrial, CMIS, ERBS, S&R Altitude: 833 km orbiting oceanographic, and (NOAA), SARSAT, Period: 101 mins Operational solar-geophysical SESS, TSIS, VIIRS Inclination: 98.75 deg Environmental applications; global and Repeat cycle: 1730 days Satellite regional environmental LST: System - 3) monitoring, search and Longitude (if geo): rescue, data collection. Asc/desc: Ascending NOAA URL: www.npoess.noaa.gov/

NPOESS-4 Approved 01 Nov 15 06 Nov 20 Meteorological, climatic, A-DCS, APS, Type: Sun-synchronous (National Polar- terrestrial, CMIS, SARSAT, Altitude: 833 km orbiting oceanographic, and SESS, VIIRS Period: 101 mins Operational solar-geophysical Inclination: 98.75 deg Environmental applications; global and Repeat cycle: 2130 days Satellite regional environmental LST: System - 4) monitoring, search and Longitude (if geo): rescue, data collection. Asc/desc: Ascending NOAA URL: www.npoess.noaa.gov/

NPOESS-5 Approved 01 Jan 18 01 Jun 23 Meteorological, climatic, A-DCS, ATMS, Type: Sun-synchronous (National Polar- terrestrial, CERES, CMIS, Altitude: 833 km orbiting oceanographic, and CrIS, OMPS, S&R Period: 101 mins Operational solar-geophysical (NOAA), SARSAT, Inclination: 98.75 deg Environmental applications; global and SESS, VIIRS Repeat cycle: 1330 days Satellite regional environmental LST: System - 4) monitoring, search and Longitude (if geo): rescue, data collection. Asc/desc: Ascending NOAA URL: www.npoess.noaa.gov/

NPOESS-6 Approved 09 May 19 01 May 24 Meteorological, climatic, A-DCS, ALT, Type: Sun-synchronous (National Polar- terrestrial, CMIS, ERBS, S&R Altitude: 833 km orbiting oceanographic, and (NOAA), SARSAT, Period: 101 mins Operational solar-geophysical SESS, TSIS, VIIRS Inclination: 98.75 deg Environmental applications; global and Repeat cycle: 1730 days Satellite regional environmental LST: System - 4) monitoring, search and Longitude (if geo): rescue, data collection. Asc/desc: Ascending NOAA URL: www.npoess.noaa.gov/

NPP Approved 31 Oct 06 26 Oct 11 Meteorological, climatic, ATMS, CrIS, Type: Sun-synchronous (NPOESS terrestrial, and OMPS, VIIRS Altitude: 833 km (National oceanographic Period: 101 mins Polar-orbiting applications; global and Inclination: 1030 deg Operational regional environmental Repeat cycle: Environmental monitoring. (Joint LST: Satellite System) mission with NASA) Longitude (if geo): Preparatory Asc/desc: Descending Project) URL: jointmission.gsfc.nasa.gov/ NOAA

OCEANSAT-2 Planned 01 Jan 07 01 Jan 11 Ocean and atmosphere OCM, Type: Sun-synchronous (Ocean applications Scatterometer Altitude: 720 km satellite-2) (ISRO) Period: 99.31 mins Inclination: 98.28 deg ISRO Repeat cycle: 2 days LST: 1200 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

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OCO Planned 01 Aug 07 01 Aug 09 High resolution carbon OCO Type: Sun-synchronous (Orbiting Carbon dioxide measurements to Altitude: 705 km Observatory) characterize sources and Period: 98.8 mins sinks on regional scales Inclination: 98.2 deg NASA and quantify their Repeat cycle: variability over the LST: seasonal cycle Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: essp.gsfc.nasa.gov/oco/index.html

Odin Currently 20 Feb 01 30 Mar 05 Atmospheric research, OSIRIS, SMR Type: Sun-synchronous being flown stratospheric ozone Altitude: 590 km SNSB chemistry, mesospheric Period: 97.6 mins ozone science, summer Inclination: 97.8 deg mesospheric science Repeat cycle: LST: 1800 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: www.ssc.se

PARASOL Approved 18 Dec 04 18 Dec 06 Micro-satellite with the POLDER-P Type: Sun-synchronous (Polarization and aim of characterisation of Altitude: 700 km Anisotropy of the clouds and aerosols Period: 98.8 mins Reflectances for microphysical and Inclination: Atmospheric radiative properties, Repeat cycle: Science coupled needed to understand LST: 1200 with and model the radiative Longitude (if geo): Observations impact of clouds and Asc/desc: TBD from a LIDAR) aerosols. URL: smsc.cnes.fr/PARASOL/index.htm CNES

PICARD Approved 06 Jan 08 01 Aug 10 Simultaneous PREMOS, Type: TBD measurements of solar SODISM, SOVAP Altitude: CNES diameter, differential Period: rotation, solar constant, Inclination: and variability Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www-projet.cst.cnes.fr:8060/PICARD/ index.html

Pleiades 1 Approved 01 Jul 08 01 Jul 13 Cartography, land use, Pleiades HR Type: Sun-synchronous risk, agriculture and Altitude: 694 km CNES forestry, civil planning Period: and mapping, digital Inclination: terrain models, defence Repeat cycle: 26 days LST: 1015 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: smsc.cnes.fr/PLEIADES/Fr/index.htm

Pleiades 2 Approved 31 Dec 09 31 Dec 14 Cartography, land use, Pleiades HR Type: Sun-synchronous risk, agriculture and Altitude: 694 km CNES forestry, civil planning Period: and mapping, digital Inclination: terrain models, defence Repeat cycle: LST: 1015 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: smsc.cnes.fr/PLEIADES/Fr/index.htm

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QuikSCAT Currently 19 Jun 99 01 Oct 07 Acquires accurate, high- SeaWinds Type: Sun-synchronous (Quick being flown resolution, global Altitude: 803 km Scatterometer) measurements of sea- Period: 101 mins surface wind vectors in 1 Inclination: 98.6 deg NASA to 2 day repeat cycles for Repeat cycle: studies of tropospheric LST: 600 dynamics and air-sea Longitude (if geo): interaction processes, Asc/desc: Ascending including air-sea URL: momentum transfer. End winds.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/quikscat/index.cfm of life date TBD

RADARSAT-1 Currently 04 Nov 95 31 Dec 05 Environmental RADARSAT DTT, Type: Sun-synchronous (Radar being flown monitoring, physical RADARSAT TTC, Altitude: 798 km satellite-1) oceanography, ice and SAR (RADARSAT) Period: 100.7 mins snow, land surface Inclination: 98.594 deg CSA Repeat cycle: 24 days LST: 1800 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: www.space.gc.ca/csa_sectors/earth_environment / radarsat/default.asp

RADARSAT-2 Approved 31 Dec 05 31 Dec 12 Environmental SAR (RADARSAT- Type: Sun-synchronous (Radar monitoring, physical 2) Altitude: 798 km satellite-2) oceanography, ice and Period: 100.7 mins snow, land surface Inclination: 98.6 deg CSA Repeat cycle: 24 days LST: 1800 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: www.space.gc.ca/csa_sectors/earth_environment /radarsat2/default.asp

RapidEye Approved 01 Jan 07 01 Jan 14 System of 5 satellites for MSI Type: Sun-synchronous (RapidEye) cartography, land Altitude: 600 km surface, digital terrain Period: DLR models, disaster Inclination: management, Repeat cycle: environmental LST: monitoring. Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: URL: www.rapideye.de/

RESOURCESAT-1 Currently 01 Oct 03 01 Oct 08 Natural Resources AWiFS, Type: Sun-synchronous (Resource being flown Management; LISS-III, Altitude: 817 km satellite-1) Agricultural applications; LISS-IV Period: 102 mins Forestry Inclination: 98.72 deg ISRO Repeat cycle: 26 days LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

RESOURCESAT-2 Planned 01 Jul 06 01 Jul 11 Natural Resources AWiFS, Type: Sun-synchronous (Resource Management; LISS-III, Altitude: 817 km satellite-2) Agricultural applications; LISS-IV Period: 102 mins Forestry Inclination: 98.72 deg ISRO Repeat cycle: 26 days LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

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Resurs DK Planned 01 Jun 05 31 Dec 08 Agriculture and forestry, Arina, Geoton-L1, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous hydrology, environmental Pamela Altitude: 480 km ROSKOSMOS monitoring, Period: hydrometeorology, ice Inclination: 70.4 deg and snow, land surface, Repeat cycle: meteorology LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: sputnik1.infospace.ru/

RISAT-1 Approved 01 Jul 06 01 Jul 11 Land surface, agriculture SAR (RISAT) Type: Sun-synchronous (Radar Imaging and forestry, regional Altitude: 586 km Satellite) geology, land use studies, Period: 96.5 mins water resources, Inclination: 12 deg ISRO vegetation studies, Repeat cycle: 600 days coastal studies and soils - LST: especially during cloud Longitude (if geo): season Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

SAC-C Currently 21 Nov 00 31 Dec 05 Earth Observation, GOLPE, HRTC, Type: Sun-synchronous being flown studies the structure and HSTC, ICARE, Altitude: 705 km CONAE dynamics of the Earth’s INES, IST, MMP, Period: 98 mins surface, atmosphere, MMRS, WTE Inclination: 98.2 deg ionosphere and Repeat cycle: 9 days geomagnetic field LST: 1015 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SAC-D/Aquarius Approved 11 Sep 08 11 Sep 11 Earth observation Aquarius, HSC, Type: Sun-synchronous studies; measurement of ICARE, MWR Altitude: 705 km CONAE / NASA ocean salinity; (CONAE), NIRST, Period: 98 mins emergency management ROSA, SODAD Inclination: 98.2 deg Repeat cycle: 9 days LST: 1015 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SAC-E/SABIA Planned 21 Nov 09 01 Dec 14 Food production; MOC Type: Sun-synchronous environmental Altitude: 705 km CONAE monitoring; inner coastal Period: 98 mins and water quality Inclination: 98.2 deg Repeat cycle: 9 days LST: 1015 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SAC-F Planned 21 Nov 07 01 Dec 11 Earth observation HRMS, HSMS, Type: Sun-synchronous studies; emergency HSS, TIS (CONAE) Altitude: 705 km CONAE management; Period: 98 mins landscape epidemiology Inclination: 98.2 deg Repeat cycle: 9 days LST: 1015 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

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SAOCOM 1A Approved 01 Oct 07 01 Oct 11 Earth Observation and IR Camera Type: Sun-synchronous Emergency management (SAOCOM), SAR Altitude: 629 km CONAE with an L-band SAR (SAOCOM) Period: 96 mins Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: 16 days LST: 600 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SAOCOM 1B Approved 01 Oct 08 01 Oct 12 Earth Observation and IR Camera Type: Sun-synchronous Emergency management (SAOCOM), SAR Altitude: 629 km CONAE with an L-band SAR (SAOCOM) Period: 96 mins Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: 16 days LST: 600 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SAOCOM-2B (1) Planned 01 Oct 13 01 Oct 17 Earth Observation and IR Camera Type: Sun-synchronous Emergency management (SAOCOM), SAR Altitude: 629 km CONAE with an L-band SAR (SAOCOM) Period: 96 mins Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: 16 days LST: 600 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SAOCOM-2B (2) Planned 01 Oct 12 01 Oct 16 Earth Observation and IR Camera Type: Sun-synchronous Emergency management (SAOCOM), SAR Altitude: 629 km CONAE with an L-band SAR (SAOCOM) Period: 96 mins Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: 16 days LST: 600 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.conae.gov.ar/

SCD-1 Currently 09 Feb 93 01 Dec 05 Data collection and DCP (SCD) Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Data Collecting being flown communication Altitude: 750 km Satellite 1) Period: 100 mins Inclination: 25 deg INPE Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.inpe.br/programas/mecb/default.htm

SCD-2 Currently 22 Oct 98 01 Dec 05 Data collection and DCP (SCD) Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Data Collecting being flown communication Altitude: 750 km Satellite 2) Period: 100 mins Inclination: 25 deg INPE Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.inpe.br/programas/mecb/default.htm

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SCISAT-1 Currently 12 Aug 03 20 Dec 07 To improve our ACE-FTS, Type: Sun-synchronous (SCISAT-I/ACE) being flown understanding of the MAESTRO Altitude: 650 km depletion of the ozone Period: CSA layer, particularly over Inclination: 74 deg Canada and the Arctic Repeat cycle: 15 days LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.space.gc.ca/scisat1

SICH-1M Approved 24 Dec 04 31 Dec 07 Physical Oceanography, MSU-EU, MSU-M, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous Hydrometeorology, Land MTVZA-OK, Altitude: 650 km NSAU / Observation RLSBO, RM-08 Period: 98 mins ROSKOSMOS Inclination: 82.5 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL:

SICH-2 Planned 31 Dec 05 31 Dec 10 Land Observation MBEI, MIREI Type: Sun-synchronous Altitude: 668 km NSAU Period: 98 mins Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: 4 days LST: 1050 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL:

SMOS Approved 15 Feb 07 15 Feb 10 Overall objectives are to MIRAS (SMOS) Type: Sun-synchronous (Soil Moisture provide global Altitude: 756 km and Ocean observations of two crucial Period: Salinity (Earth variables for modelling the Inclination: 98.45 deg Explorer weather and climate, Soil Repeat cycle: 165 days Opportunity Moisture and Ocean LST: 600 Mission)) Salinity. It will also monitor Longitude (if geo): the vegetation water Asc/desc: Ascending ESA content, snow cover and URL: www.esa.int/export/esaLP/smos.html ice structure.

SORCE Currently 25 Jan 03 25 Jan 09 Continues the precise, SIM, SOLSTICE, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Solar Radiation being flown long-term measurements TIM, XPS Altitude: 600 km and Climate of total solar irradiance at Period: Experiment) UV and VNIR Inclination: 40 deg wavelengths. Daily Repeat cycle: NASA measurements of solar LST: UV. Precise Longitude (if geo): measurements of visible Asc/desc: TBD solar irradiance for URL: lasp.colorado.edu/sorce/ climate studies.

SPOT-2 Currently 22 Jan 90 31 Dec 05 Cartography, land DORIS, HRV Type: Sun-synchronous (Satellite Pour being flown surface, agriculture and Altitude: 832 km l'Observation de forestry, civil planning Period: 101 mins la Terre - 2) and mapping, digital Inclination: 98.7 deg terrain models, Repeat cycle: 26 days CNES environmental LST: 1030 monitoring Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.spotimage.fr/html/_167_224_229_.php

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SPOT-4 Currently 24 Mar 98 31 Dec 05 Cartography, land DORIS, HRVIR, Type: Sun-synchronous (Satellite Pour being flown surface, agriculture and VEGETATION Altitude: 832 km l'Observation de forestry, civil planning Period: 101 mins la Terre - 4) and mapping, digital Inclination: 98.7 deg terrain models, Repeat cycle: 26 days CNES environmental LST: 1030 monitoring Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.spotimage.fr/html/_167_224_229_.php

SPOT-5 Currently 04 May 02 04 May 07 Cartography, land DORIS-NG, HRG, Type: Sun-synchronous (Satellite Pour being flown surface, agriculture and HRS, Altitude: 832 km l'Observation de forestry, civil planning VEGETATION Period: 101 mins la Terre - 5) and mapping, digital Inclination: 98.7 deg terrain models, Repeat cycle: 26 days CNES environmental LST: 1030 monitoring Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.spotimage.fr/html/_167_224_229_.php

SSR-1 Approved 01 Dec 07 01 Dec 11 Earth resources, OBA Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Remote Sensing environmental Altitude: 905 km Satellite 1) monitoring, land surface Period: 103.2 mins Inclination: 0 deg INPE Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: www.inpe.br/programas/mecb/default.htm

SSR-2 Planned 01 Dec 12 01 Dec 15 Earth resources, L-band SAR, OBA Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Remote Sensing environmental Altitude: 905 km Satellite 2) monitoring, land surface Period: 103 mins Inclination: 0 deg INPE Repeat cycle: 16 days LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.inpe.br/programas/mecb/default.htm

STARLETTE Currently 06 Feb 75 31 Dec 50 Geodesy/gravity Study of Laser reflectors Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous being flown the Earth’s gravitational Altitude: 812 km CNES field and its temporal Period: 104 mins variations Inclination: 49.83 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL:

STELLA Currently 30 Sep 93 31 Dec 50 Geodesy/gravity Study of Laser reflectors Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous being flown the Earth’s gravitational Altitude: 830 km CNES field and its temporal Period: 101 mins variations Inclination: 98 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL:

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Swarm Approved 01 Jan 09 01 Jan 13 To provide the best ever ACC, ASM, EFI, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Earth's survey of the GPS (ESA), STR, Altitude: 450 km Magnetic Field geomagnetic field and its VFM Period: and Environment temporal evolution, and Inclination: 87.4 deg Explorer; gain new insights into Repeat cycle: Constellation of improving our knowledge LST: 600 three satellites) of the Earth’s interior and Longitude (if geo): climate. Asc/desc: ESA URL: www.esa.int/export/esaLP/swarm.html

Terra Currently 18 Dec 99 18 Dec 05 Atmospheric ASTER, CERES, Type: Sun-synchronous (formerly EOS being flown dynamics/water and MISR, MODIS, Altitude: 705 km AM-1) energy cycles, MOPITT Period: 99 mins Atmospheric chemistry, Inclination: 98.2 deg NASA Physical and radiative Repeat cycle: 16 days properties of clouds, LST: 1030 airland exchanges of Longitude (if geo): energy, carbon and water, Asc/desc: Descending vertical profiles of CO and URL: terra.nasa.gov/ methane vulcanology

TerraSAR-L Considered 01 Jan 06 01 Jan 11 SAR imagery in support L-SAR Type: TBD (TerraSAR L of agriculture, forestry etc. Altitude: 660 km band) Period: Inclination: BNSC Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.infoterra-global.com/terrasar.html

TerraSAR-X Approved 27 Oct 05 01 Mar 11 Cartography, land TerraSAR-X Type: Sun-synchronous (TerraSAR X surface, civil planning Altitude: 514 km band) and mapping, digital Period: 94.85 mins terrain models, Inclination: 97.4 deg DLR environmental Repeat cycle: 11 days monitoring. LST: 1800 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Ascending URL: www.terrasar.de/

TES Currently 22 Oct 01 31 Dec 05 For demonstrating many Type: Sun-synchronous (Technology being flown satellite technologies for Altitude: Experimental future Cartosat satellites Period: Satellite) Inclination: Repeat cycle: ISRO LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.isro.org/

THEOS Approved 01 Jul 07 01 Jul 12 Earth Resources, Land MS (GISTDA), Type: Sun-synchronous (Thailand Earth surface and Disaster PAN (GISTDA) Altitude: 822 km Observation Monitoring, Civil Period: 101 mins System) Planning Inclination: 98.7 deg Repeat cycle: 35 days GISTDA LST: 1000 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: Descending URL: www.gistda.or.th

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TIMED Currently 07 Dec 01 07 Dec 20 Investigates the SABER Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Thermosphere being flown influences of the sun and Altitude: 625 km Ionosphere humans on the least Period: Mesosphere explored and understood Inclination: 74.1 deg Energetics and region of the Earth's Repeat cycle: Dynamics atmosphere - the LST: mission) mesosphere and lower Longitude (if geo): thermosphere/ Asc/desc: NASA ionosphere (MLTI) URL: www.timed.jhuapl.edu/

Topex-Poseidon Currently 10 Aug 92 01 Oct 05 Physical oceanography, DORIS, GPSDR, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Topographic being flown geodesy/gravity LRA, POSEIDON-1 Altitude: 1336 km Experiment/Pose (SSALT-1), TMR, Period: 112.4 mins idon) TOPEX Inclination: 66 deg Repeat cycle: 10 days NASA / CNES LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: N/A URL: topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/tp- launch.html

TopSat Approved 01 May 05 01 May 06 Prototype low-cost high- TOPSAT telescope Type: Sun-synchronous (Optical Imaging resolution imager Altitude: 600 km Satellite) Period: Inclination: 98 deg BNSC Repeat cycle: LST: 1030 Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.qinetiq.com/industries/space/ spacecraft_technology/case_study_topsat/index.asp

UARS Currently 15 Sep 91 30 Apr 05 Atmospheric chemistry ACRIM II, CLAES, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous (Upper being flown (middle to upper HALOE, HRDI, Altitude: 585 km Atmosphere atmosphere), atmospheric ISAMS, PEM, Period: 95.9 mins Research dynamics/water and SOLSTICE, SUSIM Inclination: 57 deg Satellite) energy cycles. HALOE, (UARS), WINDII Repeat cycle: HRDI, MLS, PEM LST: NASA instruments still Longitude (if geo): functioning. End date TBD. Asc/desc: N/A URL: umpgal.gsfc.nasa.gov/uars-science.html

UK-DMC Currently 27 Sep 03 31 Dec 06 Medium resolution DMC Imager Type: TBD (UK Disaster being flown visible imager for Altitude: 785 km Monitoring support of disaster Period: Constellation) management Inclination: 98.2 deg Repeat cycle: BNSC LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: TBD URL: www.sstl.co.uk/index.php?loc=113

Vulkan-Kompas-2 Planned 01 Jan 05 31 Dec 06 Monitoring of Earth's DRF, GID-12T, Type: Inclined, non-sunsynchronous seismic activity for NVK, RBE, RCHA Altitude: 500 km ROSKOSMOS earthquake and volcanic Period: eruption forecasting Inclination: 79 deg Repeat cycle: LST: Longitude (if geo): Asc/desc: URL: www.federalspace.ru

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