NASA Launches Second PREFIRE CubeSat to Study Polar Heat Emissions

The mission aims to improve climate models by measuring far-infrared radiation from Earth's polar regions.

• The second PREFIRE CubeSat launched from New Zealand aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket.
• Both CubeSats will collect data to help predict changes in ice, sea levels, and weather patterns.
• The mission will operate for 10 months, providing insights into the Earth's energy balance.
• Advanced infrared sensors on the CubeSats will enhance understanding of polar climate dynamics.
• The PREFIRE mission is a collaboration between NASA, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and other partners.

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