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The $916 million satellite will measure moisture levels in the top few inches of Earth's soil to improve forecasting

NASA launched a new climate monitoring satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The $916 million satellite will measure moisture levels in the top few inches of Earth's soil to improve forecasting and monitor the effects of climate events.
Jan 31, 2015 (02:17)
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