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Precipitation-observation satellite

Precipitation-observation satellite is explored here through 2 archived missions, from TRMM through Global Precipitation Measurement, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 2
People: 0
Vehicles: 2

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Precipitation-observation satellite science and payloads

The instruments, experiments, destinations, and scientific purpose connected to each robotic mission.

Precipitation-observation satelliteTRMMEarth orbit

Robotic spacecraft: TRMM spacecraft
Destination: Earth orbit

Open science record →Robotic missionGlobal Precipitation MeasurementInclined low Earth orbit

Observatory: GPM Core Observatory
Launch vehicle: H-IIA 202
Science payload: JAXA Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar and NASA GPM Microwave Imager with thirteen microwave channels

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