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Aura

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Aura (Latin for breeze) obtains measurements of ozone, aerosols and key gases throughout the atmosphere.

Type

Orbiter

Launch

July 15, 2004

Target

Earth

Objective

Measure trace gases in Earth's atmosphere
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2021 Antarctic Ozone Hole 13th-Largest, Will Persist into November

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Protecting the Ozone Layer Also Protects Earth’s Ability to Sequester Carbon

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