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Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is an Earth observation satellite developed jointly by NASA, ESA, EUMETSAT, and NOAA to measure global sea levels. Launched in November 2020, the mission continues a decades-long record of precision ocean altimetry that began in 1992 with the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite. The spacecraft is named in honor of Michael Freilich, the former director of NASA's Earth Science Division. It provides critical data for tracking climate change, ocean circulation, and severe weather prediction.
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What does Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich measure?
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich measures global sea-level change with precision radar altimetry. Its observations help extend the long-term record of ocean height.
When was Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich launched?
The satellite was launched in November 2020. It was named after Michael Freilich, a former director of NASA's Earth Science Division.
Which organizations developed Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich?
The mission was developed jointly by NASA, the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, and NOAA. These agencies cooperate on the satellite's ocean-observation work.
What earlier mission record does Sentinel-6 continue?
It continues a precision ocean-altimetry record that began in 1992 with the TOPEX/Poseidon mission. The record is used to monitor long-term changes in global sea level.
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