Space & Earth Science
NORAD ID: 36036
Int'l Code: 2009-059A
Perigee: 765.6 km
Apogee: 767.2 km
Inclination: 98.4°
Period: 100.0 min
Semi major axis: 7,137.4 km
Launch date: November 2, 2009
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
Comments: Smos will investigate the hydrological cycle by measuring changes in soil moisture and ocean salinity. It will do this by observing variations in the natural microwave emission coming up off the planet's surface. The data is expected to have wide uses but should improve weather forecasts and warnings of extreme events, such as floods.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 36036U 09059A 10244.97207923 -.00000044 00000-0 00000+0 0 2587
2 36036 098.4429 071.0190 0001145 079.7774 280.3563 14.39762730 43732
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