CYGNSS Satellite (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

CYGNSS Satellite

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NASA has extended the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission through 2023, based on the current health of the constellation of instruments. SwRI designed, built and operates the microsatellites, which penetrate thick clouds and heavy rains to accurately assess wind speeds and better understand hurricane intensification.

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