- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 26th, 2014
Global Precipitations Satellite Returns First Images
The spacecraft was launched into space about a month ago
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 28th, 2014
GPM Core Observatory Successfully Launched from Japan
The satellite has already entered its science orbit
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 27th, 2014
GPM Satellite Installed Aboard Its Carrier Rocket – Photo
The spacecraft is scheduled to launch tomorrow, officials say
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 12th, 2014
NASA's Launch Scheduled Until June 2014
The space agency has a busy few months ahead in space
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 28th, 2014
NASA Getting Ready for GPM Launch This February
The satellite will measure global rainfall and snowfall patterns
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 23rd, 2014
Big Year Ahead in Earth Sciences for NASA
No less than five major missions are scheduled for launch in 2014
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 17th, 2014
How the GPM Satellite Made Its Way to Japan – Video
Transporting it over the Pacific Ocean proved more difficult than expected
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 9th, 2014
GPM Core Observatory to Launch on February 27, 2014
NASA and JAXA agree on launch date for their joint satellite
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 11th, 2013
Why Raindrops Resemble Hamburger Buns – Video
New video explains that droplets do not resemble teardrops
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 26th, 2013
Advanced Precipitations Satellite Delivered to Japan
The new spacecraft was tested and assembled at NASA
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 2nd, 2012
Advanced Microwave Imager for Upcoming Mission Sent to NASA
The instrument was built and tested by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 13th, 2012
Airborne Mission Will Learn to Measure Precipitations from Space
An upcoming NASA satellite will need to be able to do this
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 20th, 2011
Core Satellite Undergoes Centrifuge Testing
The maneuvers are carried out in Greenbelt, Maryland
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 11th, 2010
NASA Awards New GPM Contract
The satellites will survey global precipitations
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 9th, 2009
New NASA GPM Mission Passes Review
The testing was very important for the future flight