SORCE

Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment

past Mission

Type

Orbiter

Launch

Jan. 25, 2003

Target

Sun-Earth interaction

Objective

Measure incoming X-ray, ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and total solar radiation

NASA's SORCE mission provided an invaluable data record about solar irradiance and the impact of the Sun's energy on Earth's weather, climate, and life.

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New NASA Data Sheds (Sun) Light on Climate Models

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Solar Energy Tracker Powers Down After 17 Years

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Solar Energy Tracker Powers Down After 17 Years

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