ESA's Aeolus mission will be ready to study the Earth's winds by 2016

The European Space Agency's Aeolus mission, designed to study the world's winds, is on track for a 2016 take-off. Following a troubled development process, the two lasers central to the project are now complete, allowing the team to ramp up testing ahead of launch. .. Continue Reading ESA's Aeolus mission will be ready to study the Earth's winds by 2016

Section: Space

Tags: ESA, Satellite, Weather, Wind

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