[Aura] NASA RFIs: T/A/A Drifting Orbits Workshop & Data Continuity Workshop - due date TODAY

Tue Apr 4 05:14:05 PDT 2023

Dear Aura Science Team,

We would like to thank all of you who submitted responses to the Request for Information: NASA's Terra, Aqua, and Aura Drifting Orbits Workshop <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fsolicitations%2Fsummary!init.do%3FsolId%3D%257b19F4296E-5280-3996-3149-42CB166328DC%257d%26path%3Dopen&data=05%7C01%7Caura%40espo.nasa.gov%7C347cb339073645b94c5008db35061772%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638162072504634042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VFx7c36wNJJSnAM%2BS5XuY4HMfsp0rhMC5Us4iYIkqUo%3D&reserved=0>  and who participated in the workshop, which was held virtually last November. The full workshop report is now available on NSPIRES<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fsolicitations%2Fsummary!init.do%3FsolId%3D%257b19F4296E-5280-3996-3149-42CB166328DC%257d%26path%3Dopen&data=05%7C01%7Caura%40espo.nasa.gov%7C347cb339073645b94c5008db35061772%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638162072504634042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VFx7c36wNJJSnAM%2BS5XuY4HMfsp0rhMC5Us4iYIkqUo%3D&reserved=0>. The report's Executive Summary<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fviewrepositorydocument%2Fcmdocumentid%3D929460%2FsolicitationId%3D%257B19F4296E-5280-3996-3149-42CB166328DC%257D%2FviewSolicitationDocument%3D1%2FTAA_ExecutiveSummary.pdf&data=05%7C01%7Caura%40espo.nasa.gov%7C347cb339073645b94c5008db35061772%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638162072504634042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AqKzIrbOYlmBp%2FMCb3s%2F4IhDQ3k9eXJedN7cAparfFw%3D&reserved=0> highlights the continuing value and uniqueness of Aura's data.

As a result of your input, the Aura mission was invited to participate in the 2023 NASA Senior Review process<https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/missions/operating>, which evaluates the scientific performance of a satellite mission and its continued relevance to NASA's objectives. The proposal, which is nearly ready for submission, makes a strong case for continued Aura operations through mid-2025, when insufficient solar power generation may necessitate mission termination. The proposal will be reviewed in the coming months and a decision should be made by late August. Keep your fingers crossed for a positive outcome!

On another note, we would also like to remind you that the due date is today (April 4th) for the Request for Information for NASA's Terra, Aqua, and Aura Data Continuity Workshop<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnspires.nasaprs.com%2Fexternal%2Fsolicitations%2Fsummary.do%3FsolId%3D%257bEC26B6F5-5B02-8932-45F4-EAF5DED2DA14%257d%26path%3D%26method%3Dinit&data=05%7C01%7Caura%40espo.nasa.gov%7C347cb339073645b94c5008db35061772%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638162072504634042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aGGAcFceUtU%2FqY7A73TSs1YEX6N7%2FapBsic9Pt6E%2FJY%3D&reserved=0>.

As always, we greatly appreciate your continuing support of the Aura mission.

Sincerely,
Bryan Duncan (Aura Project Scientist)
Nick Krotkov (Aura Deputy Project Scientist)
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