United States Air ForceDelta II 7420-10CSpace Launch Complex 2W, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Delta 7420-10C | Cloudsat
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United States Air Force's 1,071st launch · 1st this year · humanity's 4,768th orbital launch attempt
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Window: Apr 28, 10:02 – Apr 28, 10:02 UTC
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Cloudsat
CloudSat is a satellite which uses millimeter-wavelength radar to measure the altitude and properties of clouds. Advanced cloud-profiling radar gathers information on the vertical structure of highly dynamic cloud systems. This new information provides the first global measurements of cloud properties that will help scientists compile a database of cloud measurements to improve how clouds are represented in global climate and numerical weather prediction models.
Earth Science · Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
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