Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #31502: Nanoracks Cloud Seeding: Investigating Weather Modification Techniques from Orbit

Cloud seeding is a technique used to stimulate rainfall by dispersing substances into the atmosphere. The 'Nanoracks Cloud Seeding' experiment, part of mission Ax-2, seeks to explore this concept in space to better understand the fundamental physics of nucleation and condensation without Earth’s gravity.

Led by Dr. Ashraf Farahat from KFUPM and developed by Nanoracks, this experiment simulates the early stages of cloud formation in a controlled microgravity setting. By analyzing how aerosols interact with water vapor in space, researchers aim to refine weather modification techniques.

While cloud seeding has been controversial on Earth, studying it in space could lead to more accurate and environmentally responsible applications. It also opens new doors for climate engineering research.

This project blends atmospheric science, chemistry, and physics, making it an excellent case study for students interested in Earth sciences or environmental technology.

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