NASA’s satellites fly high, spy on storms!
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Hey! We’ve got some exciting news to share with you. Did you know that scientists are launching tiny satellites into space to study tropical storms and hurricanes? And get this, they’re using a rocket that’s only about as tall as a giraffe!
That’s right, Rocket Lab, a company from New Zealand, has just launched two NASA satellites into orbit.
Important Details
- The satellites, called “CubeSats,” are only about the size of a loaf of bread, but they are packed with sensors and instruments that will help scientists learn more about the weather patterns in the tropics. This is important because tropical storms and hurricanes can cause a lot of damage, and scientists want to better understand them so they can predict them more accurately and keep people safe.
- Rocket Lab’s launch was a big success, with the two CubeSats safely reaching their destination in space. The rocket that launched them, called the Electron rocket, is really special because it’s designed to be launched quickly and at a low cost. Rocket Lab is hoping that this will make space research more accessible to scientists and researchers all over the world.
- So, why are we launching these CubeSats into space? Well, they will be able to collect data on things like temperature, humidity, and wind speed in the tropics. This will help scientists better understand how tropical storms and hurricanes form and how they behave, which will ultimately help them predict these weather events more accurately. Plus, it’s just really cool to be able to study the weather from space!
- In conclusion, Rocket Lab and NASA are teaming up to study tropical storms and hurricanes in a way that’s never been done before, using tiny satellites and a low-cost rocket. Who knows what other exciting discoveries they will make in the future!
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Liftoff! Two TROPICS shoebox-sized satellites are on their way to join the fleet of @NASAEarth missions studying our home planet. Together, TROPICS will have the potential to gather near-hourly data on the formation and development of tropical cyclones. pic.twitter.com/wN4du9afZS
— NASA (@NASA) May 8, 2023
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