The Last Images of ESA's Aeolus Satellite Before Its Demise
This week, the European Space Agency (ESA) released stunning images from the Aeolus mission showing the demise of the satellite. Aeolus was launched in August 2018 with the purpose of providing global wind profiles – the first of its kind. The satellite carried a revolutionary instrument, the Aladin, which used a laser to measure wind patterns around the globe.
Unfortunately, the Aeolus mission came to an abrupt end in September 2019 after the mission team detected a sudden power drain from the satellite. After ESA experts investigated the issue, it was determined that the cause of the power drain was a faulty component.
The ESA has now released a series of stunning images taken by Aeolus in its final days. The images show the satellite passing over the Pacific Ocean, Africa, and Europe, giving us a glimpse of the beauty of our planet from space. The images are a reminder of the incredible power of technology and the impact it can have on our lives.
source: Phys.org