Orbit Type: LEO > Low Earth Orbit > Polar Sun-Synchronous

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[Source: NASA Earth Science Decadal Survey Studies, http://decadal.gsfc.nasa.gov/hyspiri.html ]

Mission objectives:

* Processes indicating volcanic eruption
* Nutrients and water status of ... vegetation; soil type and health
* Spectra to identify locations of natural resources
* Changes in vegetation type and deforestation; drought early warning
* Improved exploration for natural resources
* Forecasts of likelihood of volcanic eruptions and landslides

Orbit: LEO, SSO

Instruments:
Hyperspectral spectrometer

http://decadal.gsfc.nasa.gov/hyspiri.html