NOAA’s three operational Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) satellites collectively pass over Northern Alaska up to 27 times a day and Southern Alaska up to 12 times, providing frequent, reliable and wide-ranging coverage.

LEO satellites provide essential ocean color data that supports sustainable fisheries and protects Alaska’s seafood economy.

River flooding poses a serious threat to communities across the United States, endangering roughly 41 million Americans and putting an estimated $5.5 trillion in assets at risk.

The JPSS VIIRS Day/Night Band, with its low-light sensitivity, captures auroras and shows how solar particles interact with Earth’s atmosphere.

LEO satellites provide critical atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial data, enhancing NWS forecasts for severe weather, flooding, and other hazards.

LEO satellites track storms, winds, and sea ice, helping the National Weather Service Ocean Prediction Center issue warnings that protect vessels, cargo, and lives.

Learn more about Katherine Hawley, a LEO User Engagement Scientist with NOAA’s Office of Low Earth Orbit Observations (LEO).

JPSS observations enhance aviation safety by enhancing forecasts for weather and smoke, helping the FAA manage risks and minimize delays.