MERLIN

Methane Remote Sensing Lidar Mission

Launched in:	2028
Repeat cycle:	28 days
Orbit height:	506 km
Orbit type:	Sun Synchronous
Organisation:	DLR - Germany
Measure spatial and temporal gradients of atmospheric CH4 columns with high precision and unprecedented accuracy. Launch planned for 2028

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