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Satellite ERS-2

by

ESA/Novapix

Reference

e-sot01-00101

Date

2006-11-16

The ERS-2 satellite launched on 21.04.95 by an Ariane 4, is monitoring the Earth day and night under all weather conditions thanks to its powerful sharp-eyed, clouds piercing radars. ERS-2 is moreover carrying an instrument which helps monitor the ozone layer around the Earth.