Earth Has Herky-Jerky Gravity

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 10:30 in Astronomy & Space

Orbiting our planet, spacecraft really take their lumps and bumps. Europe's GOCE satellite has produced the most detailed map of the Earth's gravitational field, helping scientists understand ocean circulation and its effects on climate change.

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