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A satellite to study water cycle

Washington, Usa - Nasa will launch "Aqua" next May 2nd

Nasa announced the launch of the satellite "Aqua", conceived to study water cycle, for May 2nd. "Aqua will observe oceans, atmosphere, ground, ice, snow and vegetation in order to study the interaction of the key elements", explained Claire Parkinson, head of the scientific project. The rocket Delta-II will launch the six-year-lasting satellite into orbit at 705 km from Earth. Aqua is a result of...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 26984
Rome, Italy, 04/23/2002 18:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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