Orbit Altitude: 691.65 km
Orbit Inclination: 98.16 deg
Repeat Cycle: 46 days
Orbit Type: LEO > Low Earth Orbit > Polar Sun-Synchronous

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http://earth.esa.int/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=3738

http://www.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/alos/index_e.html

ALOS is a Japanese Earth-Observation satellite, developed by JAXA. The
objective of the mission ... is to provide the user community with data of
sufficient resolution to be able to generate 1:25,000 scale maps. ALOS
mission objectives as set by JAXA are to:

- Develop digital elevation models (DEMs) and related geographic data
products
- Perform regional observation for 'sustainable development'
(harmonization between Earth environment and development)
- Conduct disaster monitoring around the world
- Survey natural resources
- Develop sensor and satellite technology for future Earth-observing
satellites

The mission includes optical and an active L-band microwave sensor
payload whose high-resolution data may be used for environmental and
hazard monitoring. ESA will provide the European/African node for data
distribution.

[Summary provided by JAXA]

http://www.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/alos/index_e.html