GOSAT-2 (Greenhouse gases Observing Satellite-2), which is also known as "IBUKI-2", is a JAXA satellite dedicated to the observation of greenhouse gases.
The satellite expands upon the capabilities of its predecessor, and carries enhanced versions of the two mission instruments aboard the GOSAT satellite, TANSO-FTS-2 (Thermal And Near infrared Sensor for carbon Observation-Fourier Transform Spectrometer-2) and TANSO-CAI-2 (Cloud and Aerosol Imager-2).
Satellite characteristics
Launch Date - End 1540767600 -
Status Operational
Orbit type polar, sun-synchronous
Altitude 613