NASA mission launches to observe ‘invisible universe’ on Earth

NASA successfully launched the PACE mission on Thursday, overcoming previous delays caused by adverse weather conditions

NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful launch of a revolutionary satellite. 

Lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the mission represents a significant leap forward in Earth observation capabilities. 

Initially scheduled for Tuesday, the launch faced delays due to weather conditions but saw a successful lift-off at 1:33 a.m. ET on Thursday. 

PACE is designed to provide an unprecedented perspective on Earth’s microscopic marine life and atmospheric particles, offering valuable insights into climate-related processes.

The PACE mission holds the key to unraveling the mysteries of the “invisible universe” existing within Earth’s oceans and atmosphere. Scientists have envisioned such a mission for approximately two decades to deepen our understanding of how oceanic and atmospheric dynamics shape the planet. 

Jeremy Werdell, the PACE project scientist, highlighted the significance of the mission, emphasizing its ability to reveal previously unseen aspects of Earth’s natural processes. The mission’s primary focus includes studying aerosols, clouds and phytoplankton in the ocean as vital indicators of ocean health and global warming. 

Source:Newsroom

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