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Envisat 20-year anniversary
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- Title Envisat 20-year anniversary
- Released: 01/02/2022
- Length 00:01:00
- Language English
- Footage Type Documentary
- Copyright ESA - European Space Agency
- Description
Twenty years ago, on the first of March 2002, ESA launched a new satellite to monitor our planet from space: Envisat.
This research mission, which carried 10 instruments, would become a beacon for the development of future Earth observation satellites. In orbit for 10 years, double its projected lifespan, this flagship mission provided science with a wealth of data on the health of our planet and climate change – a treasure trove of data that is still used today. Thanks to the Heritage Space Programme, ESA ensures these precious data are preserved and made accessible for future generations.