Terra (EOS) is a earth observation satellite operated by NASA. It operates in SSO orbit at 705 km altitude. 1 deployment launches are tracked on Space Launch Live.
ABOUT TERRA (EOS)
Terra is NASA’s flagship Earth Observing System satellite, launched in 1999 to study the interactions among Earth’s atmosphere, lands, oceans, and radiant energy. Carrying five instruments including MODIS, it provides critical data on climate change, natural hazards, and ecosystem dynamics. Terra orbits in a sun-synchronous pattern, crossing the equator at 10:30 AM local time.
EOS VARIANTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Mass5,190 kg (11,444 lbs)
Altitude705 km (438 mi)
Inclination98.2°
OrbitSSO
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