NASA's newest small satellite constellation will track hurricanes

NASA's newest small satellite constellation will be the first with an Earth science mission. The Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, a collection of eight micro-satellites, will collectively track hurricanes. The system, set to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Dec. 12, will be carried into space by a Pegasus XL rocket. Data collected by the satellite formation will help scientists track storms, as well as predict their intensity. CYGNSS data is also expected to improve storm surge forecasts. The CYGNSS mission is a partnership between NASA, the University of Michigan and the Southwest Research Institute. More

(Source: UPI - Nov 12)