Eyeing orbits from a new perspective - your PC Ever wonder where
your favourite ESA Earth observation satellites are, right now?
Now that curiosity can be satisfied from your PC, thanks to
ESA’s Satellites in Orbits website and the new addition of its
Earth observation missions. The Earth Observation Orbits site
displays real-time information and animations about the orbital
tracks and current locations of ESA’s Earth imaging satellites
that were launched to help us better understand our own planet.
The interactive display includes a 3D model of the Earth and the
ESA Earth observation satellites orbiting it, including: - ERS-1
and -2, ESA’s first spacecraft providing global measurements of
earth's atmospheric and surface properties using advanced
microwave techniques. ERS-1, although still orbiting, was
retired from service in 2000; - Envisat, Europe's largest and
most capable Earth observation satellite, launched last year
with a suite of ten sensors to measure various aspects of the
Earth’s atmosphere, ocea