Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment NASA Dichoric Crystal Prism 

Size: 4” tall x 1.5” wide

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SORCE (Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment)

SORCE was a 17-year satellite mission that provided state-of-the-art measurements of incoming x-ray, ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and total solar radiation. The measurements provided by SORCE specifically addressed long-term climate change, natural variability and enhanced climate prediction, and atmospheric ozone and UV-B radiation. These measurements are critical to studies of the Sun; its effect on our Earth system; and its influence on humankind.

The SORCE spacecraft was launched on January 25, 2003.