OCO-3
Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3
Active Mission

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3

OCO-3, stationed on the International Space Station, provides targeted, high-resolution measurements of carbon dioxide and plant health over cities and ecosystems, offering insights into local carbon patterns, vegetation health, and water stress.
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Explore Earth Science

NASA Earth Science helps Americans respond to challenges and societal needs — such as wildland fires, hurricanes, and water supplies…

In order to study the Earth as a whole system and understand how it is changing, NASA develops and supports…

Open access to NASA’s archive of Earth science data




