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NASA picks 6 new airborne missions to study our changing planet

NASA has propelled its commitment to understanding our planet into new heights with the announcement of six innovative airborne missions. These endeavors, set to roll out between 2026 and 2029, highlight the agency's dedication to tackling diverse environmental challenges through advanced scientific research.

NASA's initiative to spend approximately $120 million on these missions underscores a significant investment in our environmental future. Each mission is uniquely designed to address critical areas: from the shifting landscapes of Arctic coasts and the phenomena of wildfire-induced weather, to the complexities of urban air pollution and the intricate dynamics of agricultural emissions.

These missions are intended to deliver groundbreaking insights into how our planet is changing. In this case the sky is not the limit! 

"Today, with all the missions, we have data covering all different areas of science from the deep part of the Earth to the top of the atmosphere, and we've got the tools to interpret that and figure out what it really means," he added. "People can use this data in their daily lives to solve problems, so it's just a very exciting time to be in this field and thinking about where it's going to go next."

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