Genesis is a mission of the European Space Agency (ESA), approved for launch in 2028. It realizes all major space ties on a satellite in a polar orbit at about 6000 km altitude, connecting GNSS receivers, an SLR retroreflector, a DORIS receiver, and a dedicated VLBI transmitter. Genesis has the potential to significantly enhance the terrestrial reference frame with more accurate ties between the techniques, and it promises to enable scientific investigations with unprecedented levels of accuracy.
The objective of this working group, established as an IAG/IERS Working Group in April 2024, is to explore the array of scientific opportunities presented by Genesis, to formulate optimal observing scenarios, and to develop the methodology for a consistent integration of Genesis data into future ITRF realizations through simulations, considering already existing space ties. This working group aims to maximize the utilization of the mission's capabilities.
Further details can be found in the WG Charter (IAG/IERS Joint Working Group on GENESIS) (not accessible) [PDF, 105 KB] .
