International Ocean Science Satellite Receives New Name

Teacher or professor: NASA
Subject: Astronomy, Astronautics, Astrophysics
Content of the Lesson: With every great name, comes a great story. And we’re teaming up with the European Space Agency to release the new name of Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS, a mission to extend long-term observations of global sea level change. Launching in 2020, this mission is a symbolization of international collaboration. Hear from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen and more during this special event on Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. EST.


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