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ADM-Aeolus

Atmospheric Dynamics Mission - Aeolus

ESA wind-measuring satellite that reentered in 2023.

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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
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