Japan's ALOS in orbit: ESA will deliver its data to European researchers   Artist's impression of the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS), launched 24 January 2006.   Worldwide ALOS Data Nodes. ESA will be responsible for delivering data to all users residing inside the ADEN zone.   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.   ALOS logo Release date: 24 January 2006