TSIS-1
TSIS-1 measures the total amount of sunlight reaching the top of Earth’s atmosphere and how that energy is distributed across wavelengths, providing high-accuracy solar irradiance observations for understanding ozone and other atmospheric processes from the International Space Station.
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- Total and Spectral solar Irradiance Sensor-1Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance SensorTSIS-1
- Name
- TSIS-1
- Status
- active
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- Description
- TSIS-1 measures the total amount of sunlight reaching the top of Earth’s atmosphere and how that energy is distributed across wavelengths, providing high-accuracy solar irradiance observations for understanding ozone and other atmospheric processes from the International Space Station.
- Destination
- International Space Station low Earth orbit at approximately 400 km altitude (51.6° inclination)
- Outcome
- Affixed to the International Space Station in December 2017, TSIS-1 continues the long-running solar-irradiance record with improved stability and accuracy for atmospheric and climate research.
- Programs
- Start Date
- 2017-12-15
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 07:42:21 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 21, 2026 at 09:57:26 UTC
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