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The Brief Overview

Water is essential for life on Earth. From oceans to rivers to clouds in the sky, NASA satellites are observing where Earth’s water is found--and how that is changing over time.

How Do We Measure Sea Level?

10 Interesting Things About Water
Coral Bleaching
What Is Ocean Acidification?
Career Profile: Ocean Scientist Studying Coral Reefs

NASA Missions Studying Water

Aqua

CloudSat

GPM

GRACE-FO

ICESat-2

ISS-RapidScat

Jason-3

Jason-CS/Sentinel-6

OSTM (Jason-2)

Raincube

SMAP

Suomi NPP

Terra

For Educators

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How Do We Measure Sea Level?
Ocean Scientist Studying Coral Reefs
Earth Scientist Studying Glaciers
10 Interesting Things About Glaciers
Planet Health Report: SEA ICE
Planet Health Report: SEA LEVEL
Which pole is colder?
Coral Bleaching
Winners and Losers in the Arctic
El Niño quiets monster storms
Systems Engineer for Environmental Satellite
What Is Ocean Acidification?
Keeping track of water in the soil
Satellites show water underground
Meet the Greenhouse Gases!
10 Interesting Things About Water
Make an Ocean Ecosystem Dessert
Activities for Kids
Lessons for Educators