ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite launched
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 17:40
in Astronomy & Space
ESA’s Earth Explorer Aeolus satellite has been launched into polar orbit on a Vega rocket. Using revolutionary laser technology, Aeolus will measure winds around the globe and play a key role in our quest to better understand the workings of our atmosphere. Importantly, this novel mission will also improve weather forecasting.