Space & Earth Science
NORAD ID: 36036
Int'l Code: 2009-059A
Perigee: 758.3 km
Apogee: 760.3 km
Inclination: 98.4 °
Period: 100.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 7137 km
Launch date: November 2, 2009
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
Comments: Smos will investigate the hydrological cycle by measuring changes in soil moisture and ocean salinity. It will do this by observing variations in the natural microwave emission coming up off the planet's surface. The data is expected to have wide uses but should improve weather forecasts and warnings of extreme events, such as floods.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 36036U 09059A 15062.00330309 .00000555 00000-0 19093-3 0 9993
2 36036 098.4447 250.6118 0001348 081.3818 278.7523 14.39758820280151
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for SMOS
