GEOS-3
GEOS-3 was a dedicated geodetic and ocean-altimetry mission that used precise tracking, laser reflectors, and radar altimetry to improve Earth geodesy and measurements of ocean surface topography.
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Identity
- Aliases
- GEOS CGEOS-CGeodetic Earth Orbiting Satellite 31975-027A
- Name
- GEOS-3
- Status
- completed
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- Astronauts
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- Description
- GEOS-3 was a dedicated geodetic and ocean-altimetry mission that used precise tracking, laser reflectors, and radar altimetry to improve Earth geodesy and measurements of ocean surface topography.
- Destination
- Earth orbit
- Launch Site
- Programs
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- Start Date
- 1975-04-09
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 22:39:11 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 22:39:11 UTC
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