Central Idea

NASA is gearing up for the launch of PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission in 2024. The mission’s objective is to enhance the understanding of Earth’s atmosphere.

PACE Mission

	Details
Objective	To study the interplay of light, aerosols, and clouds, and their impact on air quality and climate.
Ocean Study	Analysis of the ocean color to understand oceanic processes.
Primary Instrument	Ocean Colour Instrument (OCI) for measuring ocean color across a spectrum from ultraviolet to shortwave infrared.
Payloads	– Spectro-polarimeter for Planetary Exploration (SPEXone) – Hyper Angular Research Polarimeter (HARP2)
Instrument Features	– Complementary spectral and angular sampling – Polarimetric accuracy – Enhanced spatial coverage
Mission Goals	– Improved atmospheric correction – Comprehensive aerosol and cloud science data – Enhanced ocean research
Significance	Expected to make significant breakthroughs in aerosol-cloud-ocean research through its synergistic payload.