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THEMIS
THEMIS Mission to Earth
THEMIS:
Themis, the goddess of justice, wisdom and good counsel, the guardian of oaths in Greek mythology, represents the THEMIS mission. She will confirm without prejudice, as implied by her fame, one of the two competing theories for auroral eruptions. THEMIS, with her sword (representing instruments) and scales (representing science discoveries), has both power and impartiality.

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Nov 2006: 
Launch
2008: 
End of Earth Mission
Status: 
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