CloudSat satellite completes 17-year weather research mission

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