Europe’s CRISTAL satellite has passed a significant round of testing, bringing a new generation of polar ice monitoring closer to space. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the milestone clears the way for the next stage of preparations, including demanding environmental tests designed to prove the spacecraft can survive launch and operate in orbit.
A Major Milestone for Europe’s Next Polar Observer
The Copernicus Polar Ice and Snow Topography Altimeter…
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