MASTAR Instrument (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption MASTAR offers two distinct advantages over larger aerosol-measuring instruments: its multiple viewing angles, which would give scientists a more comprehensive accounting of the type and distribution of aerosols in the stratosphere as viewed along Earth's horizon and its small size, ideal for flying on a CubeSat platform. Credit NASA/Paul Padget Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.