LAGEOS-2
LAGEOS-2 is the joint NASA–ASI laser-geodynamics mission launched on STS-52 in October 1992. Its passive reflector sphere complements LAGEOS-1 from a different orbital inclination. Ground-based ranging supports tectonic-motion and Earth-rotation measurements, reference-frame realization and tests of relativistic orbital effects.
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Identity
- Aliases
- LAGEOS IILAGEOS-IILaser Geodynamics Satellite 2
- Name
- LAGEOS-2
- Status
- active
Details
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- Description
- LAGEOS-2 is the joint NASA–ASI laser-geodynamics mission launched on STS-52 in October 1992. Its passive reflector sphere complements LAGEOS-1 from a different orbital inclination. Ground-based ranging supports tectonic-motion and Earth-rotation measurements, reference-frame realization and tests of relativistic orbital effects.
- Destination
- Nearly circular Earth orbit; perigee about 5620 km, inclination 52.64 degrees
- Outcome
- The two LAGEOS satellites provide complementary geometry for tracking-station and Earth-orientation solutions. LAGEOS-2 observations also contribute to studies of Earth’s gravity field and frame dragging together with other ranging satellites and gravity models.
- Programs
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- Start Date
- 1992-10-22
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Links
- Official Url
- https://www.asi.it/en/earth-science/lageos-2/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:05:11 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 16:05:11 UTC
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