Image: Tiny NASA satellite captures first image of clouds and aerosols
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 08:43
in Astronomy & Space
The Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP) CubeSat achieved "first light" on April 16. The tiny satellite sent back its very first image over Europe with bright splashes of colors defining clouds and aerosols, which are tiny particles in the atmosphere. HARP's measurements help us better understand how clouds and aerosols impact weather, climate and air quality.