After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 07:00
in Astronomy & Space
The last of six tiny satellites that were rocketed into space 14 years ago—and then went on to prove that the wealth of accurate atmospheric data that can be gleaned from existing GPS signals can improve operational weather forecasts—was officially decommissioned on May 1, outliving its original planned lifespan by a dozen years.