MATS (satellite) explained

MATS (Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomography and Spectroscopy)
Mission Type:Climatology
Operator:Swedish National Space Board
Cospar Id:MATS:2022-147A [1]
Satcat:MATS:TBD
Website:https://www.rymdstyrelsen.se/en/swedish-space-industry/swedish-satellites/mats/
Mission Duration:2 years (planned)
(elapsed)
Manufacturer:OHB Sweden, ÅAC Clyde Space, Stockholm University Chalmers University of Technology, KTH, Omnisys Instruments
Launch Mass:50kg (110lb)
Dimensions:60x
Power:TBD
Launch Rocket:Electron rocket
Launch Contractor:Rocket Lab

MATS (Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomography and Spectroscopy) is a Swedish research satellite designed for studying waves in Earth's atmosphere. Launch occurred on 4 November 2022 from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 at the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand.[2] [3] [4]

MATS is planned to study atmospheric waves, providing data for atmospheric models monitoring future changes in the mesosphere, the atmospheric layer 50-100 km above sea level. In particular, MATS is designed to measure noctilucent clouds and atmospheric airglow from oxygen molecules.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MATS - Gunter's Space Page . 4 November 2022 . 8 November 2022.
  2. Web site: Rocket Lab to attempt booster recovery on upcoming Electron launch. SpaceNews . 3 November 2022 . 4 November 2022.
  3. News: Svenska satelliten Mats ska kartlägga jordens atmosfär. SVT Vetenskap. Thomas von Heijne. Swedish. 4 November 2022. 4 November 2022.
  4. Web site: Svensk satellit skjuts upp. SVT Play. Swedish. 4 November 2022. 4 November 2022.
  5. Web site: MATS instrument. . 3 June 2022 . 4 November 2022.