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ERS-2

ESA European Remote Sensing-2 spacecraft launched in 1995 as the ERS-1 twin with an added ozone sensor; retired in 2011 and re-entered over the North Pacific on 2024-02-21.

Identity

Aliases
European Remote Sensing-2ERS-2 satellite
Name
ERS-2
Status
retired

Details

Description
ESA European Remote Sensing-2 spacecraft launched in 1995 as the ERS-1 twin with an added ozone sensor; retired in 2011 and re-entered over the North Pacific on 2024-02-21.
First Flight Date
1995-04-21
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 16:58:40 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 16:58:40 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2024-02-21
Vehicle Code
ERS-2