Artists rendition of GRACE-FO satellites. Like the original GRACE, the twin GRACE-FO satellites follow each other in orbit around the Earth, separated by about 137 miles (220 km). The exact distance is affected by the
Artists rendition of GRACE-FO satellites. Like the original GRACE, the twin GRACE-FO satellites follow each other in orbit around the Earth, separated by about 137 miles (220 km). The exact distance is affected by the changing gravity field below and is continually measured by laser ranging between the satellites.
Originally uploaded in GETSI:What is Geodesy?.
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Uploaded: Jan30 20