PACE

  • Released Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
  • Updated Friday, June 21st, 2024 at 12:00AM

Overview

PACE is NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission, currently in the design phase of mission development. Launched on February 8, 2024, PACE extends and improves NASA's over 20-year record of satellite observations of global ocean biology, aerosols (tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere), and clouds.

PACE will advance the assessment of ocean health by measuring the distribution of phytoplankton, tiny plants and algae that sustain the marine food web. It will also continue systematic records of key atmospheric variables associated with air quality and Earth's climate.

Visualizations

Produced Videos

Edited videos containing interviews, animations, data visualizations focusing on different science and engineering topics with PACE.

Animations

Spacecraft and Instrument Footage

Unedited footage for download.

Prelaunch Science Briefing

Graphics for the speakers during the prelaunch science briefing.