Lost in the Ice: The Cryosat Mission Failure

The video discusses the importance of monitoring polar ice cover as an indicator of climate health. The Cryosat satellite, designed to measure ice thickness at the poles, was a key mission for ESA. It aimed to provide accurate data to understand the impact of global warming. However, the mission failed due to a technical issue, delaying further research by a decade.

What was the outcome of the Cryosat launch attempt?

What challenges would arise if funding for a replacement satellite became available?