CloudSat satellite completes 17-year weather research mission

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:47:57 GMT
Space Daily

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The CloudSat satellite, developed by BAE Systems, has concluded...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The CloudSat satellite, developed by BAE Systems, has concluded its operations after an extensive 17-year journey in space. Initially launched in April 2006 as a component of a NASA initiative, CloudSat was pivotal in assembling comprehensive global cloud profiles. This endeavor aimed at enhancing understanding of cloud properties influenced by water and ice content, precipitation processes, and