HydroGNSS
HydroGNSS is the first ESA Scout mission, using Global Navigation Satellite System reflectometry from two satellites to measure soil moisture, freeze-thaw state over permafrost, inundation and wetlands, and above-ground biomass.
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Identity
- Aliases
- HydroGNSS MissionHydroGNSS Scout Mission
- Name
- HydroGNSS
- Status
- active
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- Description
- HydroGNSS is the first ESA Scout mission, using Global Navigation Satellite System reflectometry from two satellites to measure soil moisture, freeze-thaw state over permafrost, inundation and wetlands, and above-ground biomass.
- Destination
- Near-polar, Sun-synchronous low-Earth orbit at approximately 550 km (two satellites 180° apart)
- Programs
- Start Date
- 2025-11-28
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 17:19:19 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 21, 2026 at 00:25:54 UTC
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