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ENVISAT (Artist's view)
Envisat is an advanced Earth observation satellite with a unique combination of sensors to vastly improve the range and accuracy of scientific measurements of the atmosphere, oceans, land surface and ice. Its total range of capabilities far exceed those of any previous or planned Earth observation satellite. It was launched in spring 2002 by an Ariane-5 launcher.
 
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