Science

New Satellite’s Images Are Jaw-Dropping

Written by Teunis Felter

A new weather-tracking satellite has beamed back its first images of Earth from orbit, and the view is absolutely beautiful. The new satellite, called GOES-16. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been using these satellites to study weather patterns for decades. But the new and improved satellite will provide the best, high-resolution views of Earth to date, allowing for more accurate weather forecasts and storm prediction capabilities, according to NOAA.

http://www.space.com/35423-goes-16-jaw-dropping-views-of-earth-and-moon.html

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.