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science2 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Names STRIVE and EDGE to Map Earth's Atmosphere and Ice

NASA selected two Earth System Explorers missions, STRIVE and EDGE, to advance understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, ozone recovery, and surface/topography of glaciers and sea ice. STRIVE will deliver high-resolution, near-global atmospheric measurements to improve longer-range weather forecasts, while EDGE will map the 3D structure of ecosystems and ice-covered terrain, building on ICESat-2 and GEDI data. Both enter the next development phase with 2027 confirmation reviews and a cost cap of $355 million each, with launches not earlier than 2030.

via NASA (.gov)|

#earth-science #ice-topography #nasa

science8 months ago•9 min saved

NASA Satellite at Risk of Deliberate Destruction

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to end or privatize key NASA satellite missions that monitor greenhouse gases and plant growth, despite their high scientific value and congressional funding, raising concerns about the impact on climate science and national security.

via NPR|

#carbon-dioxide #climate-monitoring #funding-controversy

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Starbase Revitalized as China Launches Four Times; SpaceX Conducts Fueling Tests on Super Heavy Booster"

SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas is back in action with repairs and upgrades after the Starship test launch in April. China's Galactic Energy successfully launched its sixth satellite delivery mission, including China's first Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite. China also launched three other rockets, bringing their total orbital missions to 31 this year. Rocket Lab is gearing up for another launch of its Electron rocket, carrying a radar remote sensing satellite.

via Ars Technica|

#china #rocket-lab #rocket-launches