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DescriptionThe Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) provides space-based observations of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), the principal anthropogenic driver of climate change. This mission uses mature technologies to address NASA's carbon cycle measurement requirement. OCO generates the knowledge needed to improve projections of future atmospheric CO2.

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Science: Technology: Space: Missions: Unmanned: Earth Observing: A-Train (2)

Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) - Includes mission overview, instrument heritage, science background, and publications.

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