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NASA Launches Small Climate Satellite to Study Earth’s Poles
Published on 17 Jun 2026
- NASA initiated the PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission, launching the Small Climate Satellite to collect vital data on the heat emitted by the Arctic and Antarctica into space.
- Through this mission, NASA aims to advance our comprehension of global climate dynamics by enhancing our understanding of the heat radiation processes in polar regions.
- With its establishment in 1958 and headquarters situated in Washington, D.C., NASA has garnered worldwide recognition for its remarkable achievements in space exploration, scientific inquiry, and technological innovation.
Source: SarkariPariksha