Earth's atmosphere is a layer of mixed gases approximately 60 miles high that provides the air we breathe, shields us from dangerous levels of ultraviolet light from the sun, and traps enough heat to maintain a livable environment. NASA's satellites make atmospheric measurements that scientists use to study its chemistry and air quality, weather, and climate change.
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