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Aura

Aura is a NASA Earth-observing mission that measures ozone, aerosols and key trace gases throughout Earth’s atmosphere.

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AuraEOS Chem-1Earth Observing System Chem-1
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Aura
Status
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Description
Aura is a NASA Earth-observing mission that measures ozone, aerosols and key trace gases throughout Earth’s atmosphere.
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Earth orbit
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Outcome
Launched July 15, 2004, Aura provides atmospheric-composition observations that improve understanding of ozone, air quality and climate processes.
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Start Date
2004-07-15
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August 14, 2026 at 19:22:47 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 19:22:47 UTC

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