CYGNSS

Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System

active Mission

CYGNSS uses eight micro-satellites to measure wind speeds over Earth's oceans, increasing the ability of scientists to understand and predict hurricanes.

Type

Orbiter

Launch

Dec. 15, 2016

Target

Earth

Objective

Measure wind speeds over Earth's oceans

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