Two satellites for NASA will be launched on Sunday, June 12. You can watch the launch of the two small CubeSats on a live stream at home.

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  • What to expect from the launch
  • How to watch the launch

We have everything you need to know about the launch and how to view it.

What to expect from the launch

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NASA TROPICS-1 will launch two satellites for the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a constellation of smallsats project. The constellation will eventually consist of six satellites working together to monitor storm events, with two satellites launching today and the others being launched in two separate launches later this summer.

The Earth will be observed from space by the TROPICS project. A sensor about the size of a coffee cup will be used to measure storm characteristics for the Tropics project.

The thermal radiation comes from the oxygen and water in the air. Near-hourly observations of a storm's precipitation, temperature, and humidity are possible. Scientists can use this data to increase their understanding of the processes driving rapid changes in storm structure and intensity.

How to watch the launch

The launch is scheduled to take place at 12 pm. The time is 10:00 a.m. Coverage begins at 11:30 a.m. The time is 7:30 a.m. There is a time and a place. After liftoff, the satellite is expected to be deployed in 8 minutes.

The video embedded at the top of this page can be used to watch the stream.

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