Terra | CosmoVerse

Satellite Overview

A long-running Earth system science satellite measuring the atmosphere, land, and energy balance.

Part of NASAs Earth Observing System

Measures clouds, aerosols, land cover, and radiation

Carries multiple major Earth science instruments

Supports long-term climate records

Orbital & System Specs

NASA

Operator

Earth System Science

Mission Type

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Orbit Type

705 km

Altitude

7.5 km/s

Velocity

99 minutes

Orbital Period

98.2 degrees

Inclination

6.8 m by 3.5 m by 3.5 m

Dimensions

About 5,190 kg

Mass

About 2,530 W

Power

December 18, 1999

Launch Date

Active

Status

Onboard Systems

MODIS

Global imaging for clouds, oceans, and land processes.

ASTER

High-resolution imaging of Earths surface.

CERES

Measures Earth radiation budget.

MISR

Multi-angle imaging of aerosols and clouds.

Mission History

No recorded missions in the database for this object.

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