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Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Prepared for Launch

The newest satellite to monitor global sea level is ready for its journey into space. Here's what to expect. .

Nov 19, 2020

NASA TV to Air Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch, Prelaunch Activities

The U.S.-European collaboration aims to measure sea level and will launch from the California coast in late November. .

Nov 13, 2020

Study: Urban Greenery Plays a Surprising Role in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A new study tracing the sources of carbon dioxide, the most significant human-generated greenhouse gas, reveals the unexpectedly large influence of vegetation in urban environments. .

Nov 13, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Encapsulated

Nov 5, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prepared for Launch

The newest addition to a long line of ocean-monitoring satellites is ready to head into space. .

Nov 5, 2020

Greenland's Retreating Glaciers Could Impact Local Ecology

Details about the physical transformation of over 200 of the island's coastal glaciers are documented in a new study, in which the authors anticipate environmental impacts. .

Oct 27, 2020

U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Gears Up for Launch

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft will soon be heading into orbit to monitor the height of the ocean for nearly the entire globe. .

Oct 16, 2020

Meet the People Behind the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Spacecraft

Launching soon from the California coast, the satellite will track sea levels worldwide. A new video series introduces some of the NASA JPL scientists and engineers involved in the mission. .

Oct 7, 2020

5 Things to Know About Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich

Set for launch in November, the Earth-observing satellite will closely monitor sea level and provide atmospheric data to support weather forecasting and climate models. .

Oct 2, 2020