NASA | GPM Launch Coverage Promo

The video discusses the complex process of assembling hardware at Goddard, highlighting the challenges involved. It emphasizes the significance of GPM data in enhancing our understanding of the global water and energy cycle. The video also stresses the need to focus on all phases of precipitation to gain a comprehensive view of freshwater distribution in the Earth's system.

What are the challenges involved in lifting hardware around a spacecraft?

What complexities arise when trying to assemble components in a spacecraft?

How does GPM data contribute to our understanding of the global water cycle?

Why is it important to focus on all phases of precipitation?

What is the significance of knowing where freshwater exists in the earth system?