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Europe's CO2M Mission: Satellites to Combat Climate Change

7/2/2025

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The European Space Agency is set to launch the groundbreaking CO2M mission from 2027 to 2029, deploying three satellites to track greenhouse gases like CO2, CH4, and NO2. This initiative will enhance climate models and inform policy decisions. Portugal's GMV and FHP are pivotal in this mission, highlighting the nation's emerging prowess in space technology to combat climate change.

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The European Space Agency is set to launch the groundbreaking CO2M mission from 2027 to 2029, deploying three satellites to track greenhouse gases like CO2, CH4, and NO2. This initiative will enhance climate models and inform policy decisions. Portugal's GMV and FHP are pivotal in this mission, highlighting the nation's emerging prowess in space technology to combat climate change.