Northrop Grumman - Defining The Future

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03.01.2002

Aqua Animation Introduction

Animation shows Aqua satellite in space. Aqua is the second in NASA's series of Earth Observing System spacecraft. Northrop Grumman's Aqua spacecraft is designed with the properties of a optical bench; it is rigid and provides stable alignment. This enables the science instruments to make precise scientific measurements. Aqua's eight instruments have an unobstructed view from their vantage point on the Earth-facing side of the spacecraft.