SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Satellite to Study Climate and Clouds
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ESA's EarthCARE satellite, launched on May 29, 2024, aims to enhance understanding of clouds and aerosols' impact on Earth's climate. This joint mission with JAXA features advanced instruments to study cloud dynamics, aerosol profiles, and radiation balance, providing crucial data to improve climate models and inform mitigation strategies.
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