NASA launched PREFIRE-1 satellite to measure Arctic and Antarctic heat loss, aiding climate change research.

NASA has launched the first of two research satellites, PREFIRE-1, to measure heat loss in the Arctic and Antarctic. The shoebox-sized satellite, carried by a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, will help scientists understand how Earth's atmosphere traps heat and impact climate change, leading to better predictions of sea levels, weather, snow, and ice cover. The second PREFIRE satellite will launch within three weeks.

May 24, 2024
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