Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS)

Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) - ESA Satellite

The Arctic Weather Satellite is a proposed project by the European Space Agency (ESA) aimed at improving weather forecasting and climate monitoring in the Arctic region. The primary objective of the Arctic Weather Satellite is to enhance weather forecasting accuracy and climate monitoring in the Arctic. This region is particularly challenging for meteorologists due to its extreme weather conditions and sparse observational data.

Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) Mission Information

Mission Details

NameArctic Weather Satellite (AWS)
Mission InfoArctic Weather Satellite
TypeSatellite
Launch DateMarch 01, 2024
Launch SiteGuiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana
ContractorAAC Clyde Space

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentAWS Microwave Radiometer (MWR)
Mass120 Kg
ManufacturerOHB Sweden

Orbit Information

OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Orbital Altitude600 Km
Orbital Inclination97 Degrees

Space Organization Details

OrganizationESA
ContinentEurope
CountryFrance

Space Missions - A list of all Space Missions

esa

Name Date
Altius 01 May, 2025
Hera 01 Oct, 2024
Arctic Weather Satellite 01 Jun, 2024
EarthCARE 29 May, 2024
Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) 01 Mar, 2024

isro

Name Date
INSAT-3DS 17 Feb, 2024
XPoSat 01 Jan, 2024
Aditya-L1 02 Sep, 2023
DS-SAR 30 Jul, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 14 Jul, 2023

jaxa

Name Date
VEP-4 17 Feb, 2024
TIRSAT 17 Feb, 2024
CE-SAT 1E 17 Feb, 2024
XRISM 07 Sep, 2023
SLIM 07 Sep, 2023

nasa

Name Date
NEO Surveyor 01 Jun, 2028
Libera 01 Dec, 2027
Artemis III 30 Sep, 2026
Artemis II 30 Sep, 2025
Europa Clipper 10 Oct, 2024