EarthCARE: Groundbreaking Satellite Mission to Revolutionize Climate Understanding
EarthCARE, a groundbreaking satellite mission, is set to revolutionize our understanding of how clouds impact Earth’s climate. With a primary objective to gather comprehensive data on clouds and aerosols, EarthCARE aims to enhance weather forecasting accuracy and climate prediction reliability. The mission, with a price tag exceeding 800 million euros, is poised to unravel the complexities of cloud impact on the climate system over its three-year duration.
Sonic Boom Advisory Issued for SpaceX Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
A sonic boom advisory has been issued for the upcoming SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday. The Falcon 9 launch, part of the ESA EarthCARE mission, is expected to cause sonic booms in the area and neighboring counties as the first stage returns to Vandenberg. SpaceX has a backup launch opportunity on Wednesday if needed. Watch the live webcast on X starting 15 minutes before liftoff. This will be SpaceX’s 18th mission from Vandenberg this year.