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CryoSat is a satellite mission operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) dedicated to monitoring and measuring changes in Earth’s ice cover. Launched in 2010, CryoSat uses radar altimetry to provide precise data on the thickness of sea ice floating in the polar oceans and the ice sheets covering Greenland and Antarctica. By capturing detailed measurements of ice volume and elevation, CryoSat plays a crucial role in understanding the impacts of climate change on the polar regions and global sea levels. The mission’s data is invaluable for scientists studying the dynamics of ice loss and its contribution to environmental changes worldwide.