Rocket Launch to Investigate Clouds and Climate Change
A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite has been launched from California on a mission to investigate the role of clouds in the fight against climate change.
EarthCARE Orbiter Mission Details
The EarthCARE orbiter is a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan’s JAXA space agency. It was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Launch Time
The rocket was launched at 3:20 pm local time (2220 GMT) from Vandenberg Air Force Base.