Launched back in 2018, Aeolus has outlived its 36-month in-orbit design life--but going above and beyond, it continues to deliver excellent data. This shows that there's life yet in the satellite, meaning ESA's wind mission is now expected to continue shining a light on the wind for another year.
Keeper of the winds shines on: Aeolus satellite continues past design life
Phys.org - 26 Apr 2022 17:35
Launched back in 2018, Aeolus has outlived its 36-month in-orbit design life--but going above and beyond, it continues to deliver excellent data. This shows that there's life yet in the satellite, meaning ESA's wind mission is now expected to continue shining a light on the wind for another year.
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