The joint NASA-French satellite will help scientists better monitor and understand rises in global sea level, study the world's ocean circulation and its links to Earth's climate.
Exploration History
This Month in Exploration
Visit every month to find out how aviation and space exploration have improved life for humans on Earth and in space.
Current Missions
Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2
Phoenix on Mars
The lander scoops up soil to search for possible conditions for life in the Martian arctic.
Sailing Ships in Space? Maybe.
Later this summer NASA will attempt to deploy and operate the first spacecraft in low Earth orbit propelled only by the power of sunlight.
 "International Space Station")
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