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"NASA's PACE Mission: Unprecedented View of Ocean Life Ready for Launch"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by SpaceNews

NASA's PACE spacecraft, equipped with instruments to study the Earth's oceans and atmosphere, is set to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket on February 6. The mission, previously targeted for cancellation, aims to advance understanding of ocean ecosystems, climate change, and atmospheric dynamics. PACE will provide data on ocean color, phytoplankton, aerosols, and cloud formation, with a design life of three years but potential for a longer mission. Despite budget cut attempts, Congress restored funding for the nearly billion-dollar mission, emphasizing its importance in advancing Earth science research.

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"NASA's PACE Mission: Unprecedented View of Ocean Life Launches Despite Weather Concerns"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Florida Today

NASA's PACE spacecraft launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is facing a challenging weather forecast, with a 90% chance of showers on Sunday and a 50% chance on Monday, along with strong winds and possible thunderstorms. The launch is scheduled for 1:33 a.m. EST on Tuesday atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, and the National Weather Service's hazardous weather outlook warns of gusty winds and locally heavy rain.

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