NASA Prepares for Second Launch in Polar Heat Study Mission

Overview

• NASA's PREFIRE mission involves two CubeSats studying Earth's polar heat emissions.
• The second CubeSat launch is scheduled for June 1 from New Zealand via Rocket Lab.
• The first CubeSat launched successfully on May 25, collecting data on polar far-infrared radiation.
• These satellites aim to improve understanding of polar heat loss, aiding climate change research.
• The mission is a collaboration between NASA, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Rocket Lab.