Star Wars laser offers new insight into Earth's atmosphere

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 08:31 in Astronomy & Space

With the need to understand global change one of today’s most pressing scientific challenges, ESA is exploring novel techniques for future space missions. Firing laser pulses between satellites is promising a step up in tracking greenhouse gases.

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