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Satellite details
Acronym EDGE
Full name Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer
WIGOS Station Identifier ---
Satellite Description
  • Single satellite with 2 years lifetime
  • Main mission to monitor land, ice, and coastal regions
  • First satellite imaging laser altimeter system
  • More details here
Mass at launch 1038 kg Dry mass
Power 1275 W
Data access link no link provided
Data access information
Orbit Sunsynchronous orbit Altitude 390 km
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Space agency NASA
Status Planned
Details on Status
(as available)
Launch ≥2030 EOL ≥2033
Last update: 2026-02-16
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Note: red tag: no longer operational , green tag: operational , blue tag : future

Satellite Payload

All known Instruments flying on EDGE

Acronym Full name
EDGE LIDAR Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer LIDAR
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