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"Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket to Revolutionize Space Safety and Technology"

The European Space Agency (ESA) is overcoming its "launcher crisis" by collaborating with SpaceX for missions like EarthCARE, while preparing for the inaugural flight of its Ariane 6 rocket in July and the return of the Vega C rocket by year-end. ESA is also advancing space sustainability with its Zero Debris Charter and fostering commercial cargo vehicle development. Improved relations with the European Commission are crucial for flagship programs like Copernicus and Galileo.

via SpaceNews|

#ariane-6 #earthcare #esa

science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches EarthCARE Satellite, May Cause Sonic Boom in SoCal

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the European Space Agency's EarthCARE mission, an 800-million-euro project to study clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere. The spacecraft, which includes instruments from Japan's JAXA, will provide crucial data for climate and weather models. The mission faced delays and cost overruns due to technical issues, the pandemic, and a change in launch vehicles from Soyuz to Falcon 9. The launch marks ESA's continued reliance on SpaceX until the Ariane 6 and Vega C rockets are operational.

via SpaceNews|

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science1 year ago•4 min saved

SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Satellite, Potential Sonic Boom in Southern California

The Earthcare mission, a joint European-Japanese satellite project, has launched to study how clouds influence the climate. Using advanced instruments like a laser and radar, Earthcare aims to resolve uncertainties in climate models by measuring cloud behavior and their impact on Earth's energy balance. The mission, led by the European Space Agency and supported by Japan's JAXA, took 20 years to develop and will also improve weather forecasts. The satellite, nicknamed "Hakuryu" or "White Dragon," will operate for up to four years.

via BBC.com|

#climate-change #earthcare #esa

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Satellite to Study Climate and Clouds

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.

via European Space Agency|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•8 min saved

SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Climate Satellite, Potential Sonic Boom in SoCal

SpaceX successfully launched the EarthCARE climate research satellite, a joint project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The satellite, equipped with four instruments, aims to enhance understanding of Earth's climate by studying clouds and aerosols and their impact on the planet's radiation balance. The mission is part of ESA’s Living Planet Programme and is expected to operate for at least three years.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

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space1 year ago•4 min saved

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch May Cause Sonic Booms in SoCal Today

SpaceX successfully launched the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its second launch of the day. The mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), aims to study the role of clouds and aerosols in Earth's radiation balance to improve climate models and weather predictions. The Falcon 9 rocket's first-stage booster, which has now flown seven times, landed back at Vandenberg, and the satellite was deployed into a sun-synchronous polar orbit.

via Space.com|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

SpaceX to Launch EarthCARE Satellite to Study Clouds and Improve Weather Predictions

SpaceX successfully launched the European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. EarthCARE, equipped with four instruments, aims to study clouds and aerosols to improve climate models and weather predictions. Initially set to launch on a Russian Soyuz rocket, the mission faced multiple delays and changes before being assigned to SpaceX. The satellite, a joint effort with JAXA, will orbit Earth to provide detailed climate data over its three-year mission.

via Spaceflight Now|

#climate #earthcare #esa

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"EarthCARE Satellite Launch to Enhance Climate Predictions"

The British-built EarthCare satellite, set to launch next week, will enhance storm and climate predictions by measuring water content in clouds, rainfall and snowfall rates, and how clouds reflect and absorb sunlight. This data will improve weather forecasts and climate models, addressing a critical gap in understanding clouds' impact on Earth's temperature. The project, led by the European Space Agency with contributions from the UK and Japan, has taken over 30 years to develop.

via The Telegraph|

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