PACE mission launched successfully in 2024 after 20 years
NASA — April 26, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission reached low-Earth orbit in 13 minutes in February 2024. It took over 20 years for scientists to develop PACE's instruments, including the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) and Hyper Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP). NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) supported the development of over 1,100 new technologies for Earth observation, crucial for PACE's success. HARP2, a key instrument, offers global aerosol views with minimal energy consumption.
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