Mapping the world's oceans to decode our changing climate
In short: NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D mission is preparing to launch, bringing together an international team of scientists to monitor a critical component of Earth's climate system: ocean salinity.
Scheduled for launch on June 9th, the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft will utilize a primary instrument to scan the world's oceans. By measuring surface salinity, the mission aims to provide essential data on ocean circulation and its broader impact on global climate.
The project represents a significant international collaboration, involving scientists from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, and Italy who met at NASA Headquarters in Washington to coordinate the upcoming mission.
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