GLOBE Program - History

History

  • 1995 - The GLOBE Program launched by former US vice-president Al Gore on Earth Day, April 22
  • 2003 - NASA selects the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) to operate GLOBE
  • 2005 - The GLOBE Program celebrates its 10th birthday
  • 2006 - Start of the GLOBE at Night project
  • 2011 - Student Climate Research Campaign launches

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