Summary:
- This article discusses a new satellite mission called SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) that is a joint effort between NASA and the French space agency CNES.
- The SWOT satellite will measure the height of water in the world's rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, providing important data to help understand the global water cycle and how it is changing over time.
- The data from SWOT will help scientists better manage water resources, monitor floods and droughts, and study the impact of climate change on the planet's water supply.