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TEMPO Satellite

December 25 , 2023 337 days 427 0
  • TEMPO is NASA’s first Earth-observation satellite in geostationary orbit.
  • TEMPO provides hourly updates on atmospheric pollutants, offering a more dynamic view of air quality.
  • It is part of a virtual constellation with South Korea's GEMS and the European Space Agency’s upcoming satellite.
  • Thus, it aiming for comprehensive air pollution monitoring over the Northern Hemisphere.
  • TEMPO will help to analysis of pollution, including studies of rush hour pollution, the potential for improved air quality alerts, the effects of lightning on ozone, the movement of pollution from forest fires and volcanoes, and even the effects of fertilizer application.

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