description COSMIC-2 (constellation) Overview
COSMIC-2 is a constellation of six satellites developed jointly by NOAA and Taiwan's NSPO, launched on June 25, 2019 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Each satellite uses GPS radio occultation to profile atmospheric temperature, pressure, water vapor, and electron density, producing thousands of daily measurements that improve weather forecasting and space weather monitoring. The constellation operates in low-Earth orbit at approximately 550 km altitude with a low 24-degree inclination.
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How many satellites make up the COSMIC-2 constellation?
The COSMIC-2 system consists of an operational constellation of six satellites. These satellites work together in low Earth orbit to provide continuous global atmospheric coverage.
Who are the primary partners operating the COSMIC-2 mission?
The constellation is the result of a partnership between the American agency NOAA and Taiwan's National Space Organization (NSPO). It is also referred to as FORMOSAT-7 in Taiwan.
What specific space weather data does COSMIC-2 gather?
In addition to tropospheric weather data, COSMIC-2 specifically monitors the ionosphere by tracking how ionospheric density affects GPS signals. This makes it a critical tool for predicting space weather events that can disrupt satellite communications.
What launch vehicle deployed the COSMIC-2 constellation?
The six COSMIC-2 satellites were successfully launched into orbit in 2019 using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This launch enabled the deployment of the full constellation simultaneously to begin its Earth observation mission.
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