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Franco-US satellite to deliver unprecedented look at Earth's water

SWOT Surface Water Ocean Topography satellite is to be launched on 16 December, 2022 from California. CNES

A Franco-US satellite is due for launch on Friday for a landmark scientific mission to survey nearly all water on Earth's surface to help scientists investigate its impact on climate.

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission will monitor the levels of oceans, lakes and rivers, including in remote locations.

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