Planetary Science
HERSCHEL
Partially operationalPlanetary ScienceHeliocentric
Odin is a Swedish satellite working in two disciplines: astrophysics and aeronomy. It was named after Odin of Norse mythology. Within the field of astrophysics, Odin was used until the spring of 2007 aiding in the study of star formation. Odin is still used for aeronomical observations, including exploration of the depletion of the ozone layer and effects of global warming. The satellite is still functioning nominally and is expected to deorbit in 2026.
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Launch
- Launch date
- May 14, 2009 at 01:12 PM UTC
- Launch site
- Guiana Space Centre, Kourou
- Launched by
- Ariane 5 ECA →
- Operator
- Arianespace
- Mission
- Herschel & Planck
- Launch record
- View full launch →
Trajectory
- Regime
- Interplanetary — Heliocentric
- Reference body
- Heliocentric
Identity
- COSPAR (Int'l)
- 2009-026A
- NORAD catalog №
- 34937
- Object type
- Payload
- Owner / operator
- European Space Agency
- Status
- Partially operational
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