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ADM-Aeolus
Atmospheric Dynamics Mission - Aeolus
ESA wind-measuring satellite that reentered in 2023.
Wikipedia | ADM-Aeolus
Statements about
ADM-Aeolus
Operator
European Space Operations Centre
Applies to Part
:
Mission Control Center
European Space Research and Technology Centre
Applies to Part
:
Project Management
ESA Centre for Earth Observation
Applies to Part
:
Spacecraft Operation
Official Website
http://www.esa.int/Aeolus
Image
Start Point
Ensemble De Lancement Vega
Instance Of
Earth Observation Satellite
Former Entity
Type of Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Apoapsis
323.6 kilometre
Periapsis
321.9 kilometre
Orbital Inclination
96.7 degree
Orbital Period
90.8 minute
Mass
1,360 kilogram
Criterion Used
:
Launch Weight
1,094 kilogram
Criterion Used
:
Dry Weight
Part Of
Living Planet Programme
Series Ordinal
:
4
Significant Event
Rocket Launch
(8/22/2018)
Location
:
Ensemble De Lancement Vega
Point in Time
:
8/22/2018
Collision Avoidance
(9/2/2019)
Point in Time
:
9/2/2019
Service Retirement
(4/30/2023)
Point in Time
:
4/30/2023
Atmospheric Entry
(7/28/2023)
Point in Time
:
7/28/2023
Named After
Aeolus
Manufacturer
Space Systems
Follows
Swarm
Followed By
EarthCARE
Parent Astronomical Body
Earth
Part of the Series
Living Planet Programme