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    GOSAT

    GOSAT is a Japanese environment-monitoring satellite

    GOSAT

    GOSAT-2

    GOSAT-2 (Greenhouse gases Observing Satellite-2) is a JAXA satellite dedicated to the observation of greenhouse gases.

    GOSAT-2

    The GOSAT series is composed of two environment-monitoring satellites developed by JAXA dedicated to the observation of greenhouse gases.

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    Rome supersite helps validate atmospheric space data

    Rome supersite helps validate atmospheric space data

    In the sprawling, urban area of Rome, where atmospheric composition is impacted by complex coastal weather and pollution, ESA supports a powerful observatory spread across several locations.

    International collaboration: Summarising ESA’s Third Party Missions

    International collaboration: Summarising ESA’s Third Party Missions

    ESA’s Third Party Missions programme consists of more than 50 missions from around the world. Learn more about the Third Party Missions in this video.

    Satellites track the health of the ozone layer

    Satellites track the health of the ozone layer

    ESA’s Earth observation activities are contributing to international efforts to monitor and preserve the layer of stratospheric ozone that blankets the planet.

    About GOSAT Series

    GOSAT (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite)
    GOSAT. Copyright: NASA/JAXA

    The GOSAT (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite) series is composed of two environment-monitoring satellites developed by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) dedicated to the observation of greenhouse gases. Both satellites remain operational.

    The first GOSAT satellite was launched on 23 January 2009.

    GOSAT-2 was launched on 29 October 2018 and carries enhanced versions of the instruments aboard the original GOSAT and provides data continuity.

    The GOSAT satellites are part of ESA's Third Party Missions Programme, in which ESA has an agreement with JAXA to distribute data products from the missions.

    GOSAT Series Objectives

    The overall objective of the GOSAT series is to contribute to environmental monitoring by measuring greenhouse gases.

    GOSAT Series Missions

    GOSAT
    The GOSAT satellite was launched on 23 January 2009. It observes the concentration and distribution of greenhouse gases from outer space, and its purpose is to contribute to the international effort toward prevention of warming, including monitoring the greenhouse gas absorption and emission state.
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    GOSAT series
    The GOSAT-2 satellite was launched on 29 October 2018 and is dedicated to the observation of Greenhouse Gases. The satellite provides continuity for and expands on the capabilities of the first GOSAT.



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