Satellite launched in 'world-first' space mission to map Earth's winds

Aeolus will boost climate research and weather forecasting, particularly in data blindspot of the tropicsEurope launched a rocket from French Guyana on Wednesday, to put a satellite into orbit as part of what company Arianespace called the world ’s first space mission to map the Earth’s wind on a global scale.Related:Ice found on moon surface, raising prospect of lunar colonyContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Space Science Climate change Europe World news European Union European Space Agency Source Type: news