CloudSat
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Launch date | April 28, 2006, 1:02 PM GMT+3 |
|---|---|
| Orbit height | 705 km |
| Inclination | 98. 23° |
| Cost | 217 million USD (2006) |
| Manufacturers | Ball Aerospace & Technologies |
| Launch site | Vandenberg Air Force Base Space Launch Complex 2 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2308028 |
About CloudSat
CloudSat is a NASA Earth observation satellite, which was launched on a Delta II rocket on April 28, 2006. It uses radar to measure the altitude and properties of clouds, adding to information on the relationship between clouds and climate in order to help resolve questions about global warming.
CloudSat Photos
