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Japan's ALOS in orbit: ESA will deliver its data to European researchers

24 January 2006

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Artist's impression of the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS), launched 24 January 2006.

Credits: JAXA

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Worldwide ALOS Data Nodes. ESA will be responsible for delivering data to all users residing inside the ADEN zone.

Credits: JAXA

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Artist's impression of the Phased Array type L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR) aboard ALOS acquiring data. PALSAR's L-band radar will complement current and future European radar missions.

Credits: JAXA

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ALOS logo

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International Charter ‘Space and Major Disasters’ welcomes Japanese space agency as latest member

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