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NASA, Aimee Merkel
Earth orbit
June 2026
Verified: June 19, 2026
"NASA selected the DAPHNE mission to study Earth's atmosphere and space weather. The mission will use twin satellites to observe the thermosphere and ionosphere. Total mission cost is estimated not to exceed $250 million, with a launch date no earlier than 2029."