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Feature Stories
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NOAA satellites see our planet from a unique and captivating perspective. Every year, our…
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The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument on NOAA-21 began collecting Earth…
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The Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) instrument onboard the NOAA-21 satellite captured…
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In honor of this anniversary, we are looking back at the first saves assisted by the international…
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Data Purchases
NOAA is taking concrete steps to support the development of commercial markets for space-based weather data.
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Data Collections
NOAA collects the most up-to-date data about the atmosphere, land, and oceans.
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Latest Research
There are many ways that NOAA data is being used for research.
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Pathfinder Initiative
Help develop studies for future applications of mission data products.
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News & Announcements
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On Sept. 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa in southwestern Florida as a dangerous,…
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On August 19, the JPSS-2 satellite arrived by transport truck to the Vandenberg Space Force Base in…
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Hurricane Fiona, the first major (Category 3+) storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has been…
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NESDIS today announced nine awards totaling $13.8 million to engage the community in producing new…
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NOAA satellites have tracked a lot of activity across western North America this month. From…
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After a slow start to the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, activity has ramped up with the first two…
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Lightning is a major public safety threat. It can strike at any time, but it is most common in the…
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Hundreds of miles apart, but connected by the same weather system, urban St. Louis and rural…