News tagged with smos

SMOS satellite instrument comes alive (w/ Video)

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 19, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

The MIRAS instrument on ESA's SMOS satellite, launched earlier this month, has been switched on and is operating normally. MIRAS will map soil moisture and ocean salinity to improve our understanding of the ...

SMOS forms three-pointed star in the sky (w/ Video)

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 03, 2009 | 3 / 5 (2) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Following the launch of ESA's SMOS satellite on 2 November, the French space agency CNES, which is responsible for operating the satellite, has confirmed that the instrument's three antenna arms have ...

SMOS and Proba-2 satellites installed in launch tower

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Oct 28, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- In readiness for launch on 2 November, ESA’s SMOS and Proba-2 satellites - encapsulated in the launcher fairing - have been transported from the cleanroom and installed in the launch tower ...

Final look at ESA's SMOS and Proba-2 satellites

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Oct 21, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

As preparations for the launch of SMOS and Proba-2 continue on schedule, the engineers and technicians at the Russian launch site say goodbye as both satellites are encapsulated within the half-shells of the ...

SMOS ready to ship to launch site

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

May 28, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

ESA's next Earth Explorer, SMOS, has just passed the all-important Flight Acceptance Review, signifying that all the elements that make up the mission are in place for launch later this year. The satellite ...