MOS

Marine Observation Satellite

past Mission

Type

Orbiter

Launch

Feb. 19, 1987

Mission End

April 17, 1996

Objective

Environmental and Coastal Protection

Japan's first marine observation satellite, MOS-1 and its 1990 follow-up, MOS-1b, measured visible light, infrared, and microwave radiation to aid natural-resource and coastal management, and environmental protection.

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