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How NASA’s Tiny PREFIRE Satellites Are Redefining Climate Forecasting

What if the best information to predict tomorrow’s storms came in wavelengths higher than human vision? NASA’s PREFIRE mission Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment is now delivering ...
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General Dynamics-built NFIRE Satellite Successfully Completes First Missile Defense Experiment

GILBERT, Ariz., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) satellite, built by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, today successfully completed its first experiment ...
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Coherent phonon oscillations with a frequency of 2.6 THz observed in optical pump/femtosecond x-ray diffraction probe experiments for different pump fluences of the mid ...

Fig. 2. (a) Coherent phonon oscillations with a frequency of 2.6 THz observed in optical pump/femtosecond x-ray diffraction probe experiments for different pump fluences of the mid-infrared excitation ...
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DoD experiment flying to International Space Station to collect data for missile-tracking sensors

For the NG-16 mission, the Cygnus spacecraft will launch aboard the Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, carrying approximately 8,200 pounds of supplies, equipment and experiments for the International ...
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Infrared heat is all the rage—and it may really come with health benefits

Infrared light therapy is more than just a trend: It’s showing potential in easing chronic pain, improving mobility, and boosting mental health. Here’s what you need to know before stepping into the ...