‘Dog kennel’ satellite returns first ocean observations – Yahoo News Australia

Artwork: Sentinel-6 carries an altimeter to measure the elevation of water surfaces
The new satellite that will become the primary orbital tool for tracking sea-level rise is in excellent shape.
Sentinel-6 “Michael Freilich” was only launched three weeks ago, but already it is mapping ocean features in exquisite detail.
The dog kennel-shaped spacecraft is a joint endeavour between Europe and the US.
It is the latest iteration in a series of missions that have been measuring sea-surface height going…

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