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Aura
Delta II 7920-10LUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 2W
Thursday, July 15, 2004 · 10:01 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Aura (EOS CH-1) is a multi-national NASA scientific research satellite in orbit around the Earth, studying the Earth's ozone layer, air quality and climate. It is the third major component of the Earth Observing System following on Terra and Aqua.
PayloadAura
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerNASA Large Strategic Science Missions
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Space Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
34.756°N, 120.622°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.




