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How NASA is Keeping PACE with Climate Change
Forbes - As a former scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, I still get very excited with the successful launch of a mission focused on Planet Earth. Unfortunately, NASA’s robust Earth Sciences program and its missions often do not get the same attention as past shuttle launches, large telescopes or Mars rovers. I cannot tell you how many times this research meteorologist was asked if I supported launches or knew any astronauts. That’s why I often use this platform to broaden the narrative. Let’s talk about NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite mission.
