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Aura Brochure
Aura's four instruments will study the atmosphere's chemistry and dynamics. Aura's measurements will enable us to investigate questions about ozone trends, air quality changes and their linkage to climate change.
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Aura Science Writer's Guide
Guide for reporters to understand the mission and purpose of NASA's Aura Satellite
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Aura Fact Sheet [Press Kit]
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Aura Illustrations
Aura Satellite Illustrations
High resolution versions of artist renderings for various positions of the Aura satellite.
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A NASA Space Sleuth Hunts the Trail of Earth's Water
01.31.07 - For the first time, NASA scientists have used a shrewd spaceborne detective to track the origin and movement of water vapor throughout Earth's atmosphere. This perspective is vital to improve the understanding of Earth's water cycle and its role in weather and climate. + Read More

Sources of the World's Tiny Pollutants
01.30.07 - Pinpointing pollutant sources is an important part of the ongoing battle to improve air quality and to understand its impact on climate. Scientists using NASA data recently tracked the path and distribution of aerosols -- tiny particles suspended in the air -- to link their region of origin and source type with their tendencies to warm or cool the atmosphere. + Read More

Tropical Ozone Studies Yield Surprises
12.14.06 - Two new NASA-funded studies of ozone in the tropics using NASA satellite data not previously available are giving scientists a fuller understanding of the processes driving ozone chemistry and its impacts on pollution and climate change. + Read More

Ozone Hole is a Double Record Breaker
10.19.06 - NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists report this year's ozone hole in the polar region of the Southern Hemisphere has broken records for area and depth. + Read More

Study Tracks Global Sources, Transport of Air Pollution
09.25.06 - A NASA and university study of ozone and carbon monoxide pollution in Earth's atmosphere is providing unique insights into the sources of these pollutants and how they are transported around the world. + Read More

Study Finds Ozone Layer on the Mend
08.30.06 - Scientists analyzed 25 years of independent ozone observations at different altitudes in Earth's stratosphere. + Read More

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