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NASA Conducts Air Quality and Radiation Studies in August

9/26/2025

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) MAGEQ campaign used six aircraft to study air quality and forestry, Aug 11-15, with NOAA and universities.
NASA's SWXRAD mission in Greenland, Aug 25-28, measured radiation exposure for air travelers, supporting research and protecting travelers and astronauts via the Nowcast of Atmospheric Ionizing Radiation for Aviation Safety (NAIRAS) model.
Stakeholders contributed to MAGEQ planning.

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Story summary

National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) MAGEQ campaign used six aircraft to study air quality and forestry, Aug 11-15, with NOAA and universities.
NASA's SWXRAD mission in Greenland, Aug 25-28, measured radiation exposure for air travelers, supporting research and protecting travelers and astronauts via the Nowcast of Atmospheric Ionizing Radiation for Aviation Safety (NAIRAS) model.
Stakeholders contributed to MAGEQ planning.