SOVA-S
SOVA-S, the Satellite Observation of Waves in the Atmosphere Scout, will use a shortwave-infrared imager to observe atmospheric gravity waves through airglow between 80 and 120 km and improve climate and space-weather models.
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- Satellite Observation of Waves in the Atmosphere - ScoutSOVA-S Mission
- Name
- SOVA-S
- Status
- planned
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- Description
- SOVA-S, the Satellite Observation of Waves in the Atmosphere Scout, will use a shortwave-infrared imager to observe atmospheric gravity waves through airglow between 80 and 120 km and improve climate and space-weather models.
- Destination
- Earth’s upper atmosphere at approximately 80–120 km
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 17:26:48 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 21, 2026 at 00:50:06 UTC
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