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A Decade of Discovery for Suomi NPP

Since its launch on Oct. 28, 2011, the remarkable instruments on the Suomi NPP satellite have…
October 28, 2021
Remote Work May Be Keeping Some Cities’ Air Cleaner

Remote work may be keeping levels of air pollution lower than pre-COVID levels even after…
October 14, 2021
The Most Important Instrument You’ve Never Heard Of

For a little-known satellite instrument, the microwave sounder has a major impact on our lives.
October 7, 2021
NOAA’s GOES-T launch date shifts to Feb. 16, 2022

NOAA and NASA are now targeting Feb. 16, 2022, for the launch of the Geostationary Operational…
September 30, 2021

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Help develop studies for future applications of mission data products.

NOAA’s GOES-T has new launch date

NOAA and NASA are now targeting March 1, 2022, as the new launch date for NOAA’s Geostationary…
November 18, 2021
MetOp-A Spacecraft Set to Retire

After 15 years of service, the Meteorological Operational Satellite A (MetOp-A) polar-orbiting…
November 15, 2021
NOAA Releases RFI for Space Weather Commercial Pilot

NOAA has released an RFI soliciting information on existing or planned commercial space-based space…
November 10, 2021
NOAA GeoXO Program Formally Initiated

NOAA’s next-generation geostationary satellite program, Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO…
November 9, 2021
Earth from Orbit: Solar Flare Erupts

On Oct. 28, 2021, NOAA’s GOES East satellite observed a strong solar flare with its Solar…
November 4, 2021
5 Haunting Sights from NOAA Satellites

NOAA satellites keep vigilant watch over the Earth 24/7, and occasionally view some haunting images…
October 29, 2021
Earth From Orbit: Atmospheric River Hits the West Coast

Did you know that rivers don’t just run over land, but also through the sky?

October 25, 2021