Soil Moisture And Ocean Salinity
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| Launch date | November 2, 2009 |
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| Orbit height | 755 km |
| Inclination | 98. 44° |
| Cost | 315 million EUR (2009) |
| Manufacturers | European Space Agency |
| Band | S Band |
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| ID | 2149396 |
About Soil Moisture And Ocean Salinity
Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity, or SMOS, is a satellite which forms part of ESA's Living Planet Programme. It is intended to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate. In addition, it is intended to provide improved weather forecasting and monitoring of snow and ice accumulation.
