Clear Air Scientific Symposium – TANGO CubeSat Mission

De Bilt, October 9, 2025. The Clear Air Consortium’s symposium on the TANGO CubeSat mission attracted a packed audience at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). The event brought together scientists, engineers, students and mission partners to discuss the mission’s scientific objectives, technical progress, and anticipated impact on greenhouse gas monitoring.

Program Overview

Pepijn Veefkind (KNMI) opened the scientific discussions by outlining the TANGO mission’s objectives, emphasizing its role in high-resolution observations of CO₂, NO₂, and CH₄ to better quantify emission sources.

Next, Zeger de Groot (ISISpace) presented the concept of operations for the modular TANGO satellite system, highlighting the mission’s innovative design and operational approach. Stijn Dellaert (TNO) followed with an introduction to the TNO Emission Atlas, a dynamic global database of point source emissions that will support TANGO’s data analysis.

The final presentation by Tobias Borsdorff (SRON) focused on translating satellite observations into total emissions, addressing the challenges and methodologies involved in converting raw data into actionable insights.

The event concluded with informal networking, as attendees continued to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations.

A Successful Gathering

The symposium underscored the importance of TANGO’s mission and the strength of the consortium’s collaborative efforts. The Clear Air Consortium extends its gratitude to all participants, speakers, and KNMI for hosting the event. Stay tuned for further updates on TANGO’s progress!