A group of NASA satellites was successfully launched this morning in a rocket deployed from the belly of a modified airliner.
Rocket Carrying NASA Satellites Launched from Belly of a Jet
Key Takeaways:
- NASA successfully launched eight CYGNSS microsatellites into orbit from an Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket.
- The rocket was deployed from the L-1011 Stargazer modified airliner at 39,000 feet over the Atlantic.
- These satellites will study hurricane strength using GPS technology, providing frequent wind-speed data from the tropics.
- The launch proceeded successfully today after earlier delays due to hydraulic and software issues.
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