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NASA Aura Earth Observing System Atmospheric Chemistry Spacecraft

NASA Earth-observing spacecraft that measures ozone, aerosols, and key atmospheric gases to study atmospheric chemistry and dynamics.

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Aliases
AuraEOS AuraEarth Observing System Aura
Family Name
Aura
Full Name
NASA Aura Earth Observing System Atmospheric Chemistry Spacecraft
Roles
earth_observationresearchobservatory
Status
active
Type
spacecraft

Details

Description
NASA Earth-observing spacecraft that measures ozone, aerosols, and key atmospheric gases to study atmospheric chemistry and dynamics.
First Flight Year
2,004

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 21:51:16 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 21:51:16 UTC