ESA’s small Proba satellite celebrates five years in space
On 22 October 2001, Proba was launched as a technology demonstrator within ESA’s General Support Technology Programme. Once in orbit, however, the small satellite’s unique capabilities and performance made it evident that it could make big contributions to science and so its nominal lifetime was extended to serve as an Earth Observation mission.
Contact information | n/a |
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News type | Inbrief |
File link |
http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMZ4SOFHTE_index_0.html |
Source of information | ESA |
Keyword(s) | Proba satellite |
Subject(s) | METHTODOLOGY - STATISTICS - DECISION AID |
Relation | http://www.emwis.org/topics/fol573816 |
Geographical coverage | EU |
News date | 23/10/2006 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |
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