Mission
Earth Science · SSO
SMOS (Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity) is a earth observation satellite operated by ESA. It is intented to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMOS 2009-059A | Payload | 759 × 760 km · 98.4° | Globe |
| PROBA-2 2009-059B | Payload | 701 × 718 km · 98.2° | Globe |
| SL-19 DEB 2009-059C | Debris | 685 × 699 km · 98.2° | Globe |
| SL-19 R/B 2009-059D | Rocket body | 496 × 665 km · 98.3° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2009-059 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).