A publication that highlights the broad applications and benefits of low earth orbit observations.
2025 Science Digest LEO Science Digest
SWFO-L1 will transmit data to Earth continuously in real-time, protecting vital infrastructure, economic interests, and national security.
Monitoring the sun NOAA's SWFO-L1
NOAA celebrates 50 years of its heralded Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program.
Fifty Years! 50 Years of GOES
Feature Stories
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Feature Story
Scientists from NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), in collaboration with… -
Feature Story
It was a busy – and successful – year for NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service. We celebrated… -
Feature Story
The ocean is a vast, interconnected system that covers about seventy percent of the Earth’s surface… -
Feature Story
A NOAA-led study recently published in Science confirmed that a record marine heatwave in 2023…
Data & New Technology
Commercial Data Program
NESDIS assesses and acquires space-based observational weather data from the private sector.
Improving weather forecasts Commercial Data Program
Data Collections
NOAA collects the most up-to-date data about the atmosphere, land, and oceans.
Learn about data information Data Collections
Joint Venture Partnerships
Leveraging new data sources and exploring new and innovative technologies.
Learn about the joint venture partnerships Joint Venture Partnerships
News & Announcements
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Announcement
On January 23, 2026, NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory executed its… -
Satellite Snapshots
NOAA’s satellites allow us to see how Earth’s tilt drives changes in sunlight and seasons. -
Announcement
The Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1)… -
Announcement
The Magnetometer (MAG) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory is… -
Announcement
The Suprathermal Ion Sensor (STIS) onboard NOAA's Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-… -
Announcement
On September 18, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) signed an Other…
Events
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Jan 25 - Jan 29, 20268:00am - 12:00pmThe 106th American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting will take place from 25 to 29…
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Feb 18, 20268:30am - 3:00pmImproving wildfire detection and monitoring capabilities through new satellite technology.