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42 Years of Measuring the Sun, the Earth and the Energy in Between
Key takeaway
Researchers have been continuously measuring the Sun and Earth's energy balance for over 40 years, providing critical data for understanding and modeling our planet's climate.
Quick Explainer
This article highlights NASA's 42-year history of measuring the Earth's energy budget, from the first Nimbus satellite in 1975 to the latest CERES and TSIS instruments, to better understand the balance between solar energy entering and exiting the Earth's atmosphere.