EarthCARE Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX

EarthCARE: Unveiling the Climate with Advanced Space Tech (Launch: Tue • May 28th, 2024
3:20 PM PDT
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA)

Mission: EarthCARE, a joint effort by ESA and JAXA, will use advanced instruments to study clouds, aerosols, and radiation.

Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 5 by SpaceX.

Impact: EarthCARE’s data will improve understanding of climate change and guide future climate models.

Instruments:

• ATMS: Measures vertical profiles of aerosols, clouds, and water vapor.
• CPR-D: Measures vertical distribution and motion of clouds with high precision.
• 3MI: Captures detailed images of clouds and aerosols.

Benefits:

• Improved understanding of how clouds and aerosols affect Earth’s energy balance.
• Answers to key questions about climate change.
• Valuable data for developing climate mitigation strategies.