RapidScat

ISS-RapidScat

past Mission

Type

Instrument

Launch

Sept. 20, 2014

Target

Earth

Objective

Monitor ocean winds

The ISS-RapidScat instrument was a speedy and cost-effective replacement for NASA's QuikScat Earth satellite, which monitored ocean winds to provide essential measurements used in weather predictions, including hurricane monitoring.

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NASA’s ISS-RapidScat Earth Science Mission Ends

Article

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NASA Analyzes March 7 U.S. Pacific Northwestern Storm System

2 min read

NASA’s RapidScat Saw Strong Winds Ahead of Powerful Weather System

Article8 years ago

18 min read

NASA Provides a Look at Post-Blizzard Snowfall and Winds

Article8 years ago

17 min read

Ula – Southern Pacific Ocean

Article8 years ago

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