NASA Grants Last-Minute Reprieve to Invaluable Climate Scanner “Gedi”
In a surprise move, NASA has extended the life of its Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (Gedi) mission, which was set to be incinerated in Earth’s atmosphere. The Gedi scan is a key climate and biodiversity sensor, which has provided the first 3D map of the world’s forests.
When asked about the reason behind saving the scanner, a NASA spokesperson said, “We just couldn’t bear the thought of losing our own Jedi in space.”
The Gedi mission, pronounced like Jedi in Star Wars, was launched in December 2018 to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Since then, it has been mapping the Earth’s forests, providing invaluable information about the planet’s ecosystem.
Many had feared that Gedi’s mission would come to an end due to budget cuts, but NASA has stepped in to save the day. “We can’t let the Dark Side of budget cuts win,” a NASA official quipped.
The news has been met with relief and joy among Gedi’s supporters. “It’s great to know that Gedi will continue its mission to save our planet. Thanks to NASA, we can now truly say that the force is with us,” said a spokesperson for the Save Gedi campaign.
With the future of the Gedi mission secured, NASA is now planning to launch another scanner into space. “We’re calling it Yoda. May the forest be with you,” the spokesperson added with a grin.
