Satellite that aims to study how clouds affect Earth’s climate set for launch

An artist’s impression of the EarthCARE satellite Picture: ESA/ATG medialab

A satellite that aims to study clouds to make more accurate weather forecasts and reliable climate predictions is gearing up for launch.

EarthCARE is due to blast off into space on one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.