SCISAT

SCISAT is an active Canadian atmospheric research satellite launched in 2003. Its Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment measures ozone chemistry, trace gases, aerosols, and related atmospheric processes over polar, tropical, and mid-latitude regions, supporting ozone-layer protection, climate research, and air-quality studies.

Identity

Aliases: Atmospheric Chemistry ExperimentACESCISAT mission
Domains: spaceflight
Name: SCISAT
Status: active
Types: scienceresearchoperations

Details

Description: SCISAT is an active Canadian atmospheric research satellite launched in 2003. Its Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment measures ozone chemistry, trace gases, aerosols, and related atmospheric processes over polar, tropical, and mid-latitude regions, supporting ozone-layer protection, climate research, and air-quality studies.
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Participants: -
Start Date: 2003

Assets & Meta

Creation Time: August 13, 2026 at 23:09:20 UTC
Updated Time: August 13, 2026 at 23:09:20 UTC

Other

Official Urls: https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/scisat/https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/scisat/about.asphttps://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/pdf/eng/publications/dp-2026-2027.pdf