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| Mission type | Earth observing satellite |
|---|---|
| Operator | ESA |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2027 (planned)[1] |
| Launch site | Kourou |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Sun-synchronous |
FORUM (Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring) is an Earth observing satellite that is scheduled to launch in 2027.[2]
The FORUM mission is led by the European Space Agency (ESA) and has as its main goal the study of the Earth's radiation budget. It is expected that FORUM's measurements will be improving climate models and offer new insights into the way climate change is affecting the planet.
- ^ "Contract secures design for ESA's FORUM satellite". www.esa.int. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ "Contract secures design for ESA's FORUM satellite". ESA. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.