What Does GRACE Stand For?

GRACE stands for Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment

GRACE, or Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment, is a joint mission by NASA and the German Aerospace Center designed to analyze Earth's gravitational field changes over time. Launched in 2002, GRACE utilizes a pair of satellites to measure variations in gravity caused by shifts in water movement, ice mass loss, and other geological and hydrological processes. The data collected by GRACE plays a crucial role in understanding climate change, sea level rise, and water resource management.