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PACE Science Briefing
KSC, Florida Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem)
PACE Science Briefing with the following agency participants:
- Kate Calvin, chief scientist and senior climate advisor
- Karen St. Germain, director, Earth Science Division
- Jeremy Werdell, PACE project scientist
- Andy Sayer, atmospheric scientist, Sciences and Exploration Directorate
- Erin Urquhart, program manager, Water Resources Application Area
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