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The M-Cubed CubeSat, containing the Cubesat On-board processing Validation Experiment (COVE), was successfully launched as an auxiliary payload of the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) satellite.
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From space-borne instruments and components to data systems and modeling, the NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) funds and develops a broad range of technologies for the scientific observation and measurement of Earth. ESTO technologies are also used for NASA operations as well as practical applications that benefit society at large.

Toward New Measurements
ESTO investments are enabling many new Earth science measurements, including those outlined in the National Research Council's Decadal Survey for Earth Science.
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February 7, 2012
A memorial service for Dr. Greg Leptoukh, a friend and an ESTO PI, will be held 3-5 pm on Thursday 2/9/12 at Goddard, Building 8. More about Greg and his legacy here.

January 20, 2012

ESTO is pleased to announce the 2012 Earth Science Technology Forum (ESTF2012) – to be held June 26-28, 2012, in Orlando, FL. Visit the forum website for more information.

January 19, 2012
The Airborne Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (APR-2) – developed in the first IIP solicitation in 1998 – to participate in the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission’s Cold-season Precipitation Experiment (GCPEx) field campaign.

January 12, 2012
AMS2012 Link
Attending the 2012 AMS Annual Meeting? Join us for the 12th Presidential Forum featuring George Komar, ESTO's Program Director, as well as for the ESTO-chaired sessions: TJ10 and TJ11.

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Program Areas
	Observation Technologies: The Power to See The Advanced Sensors Group leads developments in remote sensing technologies through the Advanced Component Technologies and Instrument Incubator Programs.

	Information Technologies: The Ability to Understand The Advanced Information Systems Group pursues sensor webs, automation, interoperability, networking, communication protocols, and other technologies to enhance the production, collection, handling, transmission, analysis, and comprehension of data.

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Curator: Philip Larkin
NASA Official: George J. Komar
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