Space Tech Powers Weather Forecasts and More

Space Tech Powers Weather Forecasts and More

Satellite data assimilation improves weather forecasts

Researchers have developed new ways to improve weather forecasts by using information from satellites. They found that by combining data from different types of satellite images, they can better predict where strong winds and heavy rain might occur during severe storms. PhysOrg

NASA's First Crewed Mission to the Moon in Over 50 Years

The Artemis 2 mission, planned by NASA for 2024, is a crucial step in returning humans to the Moon. This mission will test the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft. The success of Artemis 2 will pave the way for future missions, including landing astronauts on the Moon and eventually exploring Mars​(SpaceQuarter,SciTechDaily).

James Webb: Our New Window to the Universe

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionizing space exploration by giving us the clearest views of distant galaxies and planets. Launched in December 2021, it allows scientists to see farther into space, which also means looking further back in time. JWST is expected to help find new exoplanets and provide detailed information about the early universe, including how stars and planets form. ​(UW-Milwaukee).

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