NASA deploys cutting-edge tech that can save lives in natural disasters — here's how it works

NASA deploys cutting-edge tech that can save lives in natural disasters — here's how it works

When heavy rains brought destructive flooding to Kerrville, Texas, this summer, first responders faced a critical challenge: Persistent cloud cover made it nearly impossible to see the full extent of the disaster from space. NASA — with some of the most advanced aircraft sensors ever built — stepped in to provide the visibility needed to save lives and guide recovery. NASA deployed two specialized aircraft through its Disasters Response Coordina…