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Aura

Delta II · Earth Science

2004Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg

Mission

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.

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Mission Facts

Provider
USAF
Rocket
Delta II
Orbit
SSO
Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
NET precision
Year
Data source
LL2
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