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NASA’s Sentinel-6B to Transform Hurricane Forecasting

8/2/2025

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NASA's upcoming Sentinel-6B satellite, set to launch on November 16, 2025, promises to revolutionize hurricane forecasting by measuring global sea surface heights. This vital data will enhance storm intensity predictions, empowering communities to prepare better and potentially saving billions in damages. It marks a significant continuation of the U.S.-European partnership that has been improving forecasts since 1992.

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NASA's upcoming Sentinel-6B satellite, set to launch on November 16, 2025, promises to revolutionize hurricane forecasting by measuring global sea surface heights. This vital data will enhance storm intensity predictions, empowering communities to prepare better and potentially saving billions in damages. It marks a significant continuation of the U.S.-European partnership that has been improving forecasts since 1992.