NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory Launches from Vandenberg

NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base early Wednesday morning, potentially improving scientists' ability to track climate change.

NASA Video

SEE ALSO:

"Carbon-Sensing Satellite Prepares For Second Launch" (NPR)

"NASA Launching Satellite to Track Carbon" (New York Times)

"NASA To Launch Replacement Global Warming Satellite" (Christian Science Monitor)

"NASA Satellite Could Answer Nagging Global Warming Questions" (Christian Science Monitor)

"Hopefully NASA Won’t Screw Up Its Co2-Measuring Satellite This Time" (Grist)