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University of Texas at Austin

Glacier from space

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The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is seen from the International Space Station on Feb. 21, 2012. A new NASA Space Technology Research Institute will specialize in advancing quantum sensing technology for improved mass change measurements from orbit, which will help scientists understand the movement of ice and water on Earth’s surface.

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