Summary:
- Colorado State University (CSU) has been working on a satellite mission called TEMPEST-D, which was designed to study the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns.
- The TEMPEST-D satellite was mostly funded by NASA, but due to budget constraints, the mission may not be able to launch as planned.
- The article discusses the potential impact of the mission being grounded, as it could provide valuable data and insights about the Earth's climate and weather systems.