What's happened
NASA has launched a series of climate satellites to study Earth's oceans and atmosphere in unprecedented detail.
Why it matters
The launch of these satellites is significant as they will provide crucial data to improve climate science, weather forecasts, and understanding of Earth's changing climate.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the satellite's mission to study the exchange of carbon between the sea and the atmosphere, while AP News and The Times focus on the satellite's role in improving hurricane forecasts and predicting harmful algae blooms.
How we got here
NASA has previously launched over two dozen Earth-observing satellites and instruments, but these new satellites aim to provide more detailed and comprehensive data.
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