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Astronautics Vocabulary : Earth Observation System

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of Earth Observation System (EOS)

Translation:
système d'observation de la Terre
Definition:
NASA's orbital multisensor observatory system for the long-term acquisition of Earth science data to be operated in conjunction with an integrated ground-based science information system.
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