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Aura

NASA Aura spacecraft launched in 2004 into a sun-synchronous orbit to measure ozone, aerosols, and key atmospheric gases for atmospheric-chemistry research.

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Identity

Aliases: EOS AuraEarth Observing System Aura
Name: Aura
Status: active

Details

Description: NASA Aura spacecraft launched in 2004 into a sun-synchronous orbit to measure ozone, aerosols, and key atmospheric gases for atmospheric-chemistry research.
First Flight Date: 2004-07-15
Operator
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Links

Official Url: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/aura/

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Creation Time: August 15, 2026 at 16:44:11 UTC
Updated Time: August 22, 2026 at 08:19:30 UTC
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