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Ocean Colors
Changing Waters
The chemistry of our oceans is changing. NOAA satellites are gathering data that shows the coastline of the Atlantic is absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than ever before in human history, mirroring the increase of the gas in our atmosphere. The result is something we can’t always see with our eyes, or even notice from the coast.
16-panel image shows a snapshot of the continental U.S.
NOAA Shares First Infrared Imagery from GOES-17 Satellite
While experts continue addressing an issue with the cooling system of GOES-17’s Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), they have made progress in increasing the available observing time of the affected infrared channels. Due to adjustments in operating procedures, the ABI is demonstrating improved performance from initial observations.
A photo of the GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)​ Instrument
NOAA Gives Update on GOES-17 ABI
Top officials from NOAA's Satellite and Information Service and National Weather Service today spoke with media about the status of the GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), the satellite's primary instrument. 
JPSS-1 Liftoff Photo
NOAA Offering Satellite Ride Share
So, you thought ride sharing was just a new trend on Earth – it’s also about to take off – literally – in space.
GOES-17
Experts moving closer to resolving troubles with NOAA's GOES-17 ABI
This week, top officials from NOAA shared new updates on efforts to resolve the technical issues impacting the performance of the GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), predicting all of the ABI spectral channels will be available for the majority of the day. 
A large meteor seen in Southern Australia, April 24, 2011
Flashes in the Sky: How the Lightning Sensor on a Weather Satellite Can Also Track Meteoroids
What do lightning strikes and meteoroids zipping through space have in common? It turns out they both can be tracked from a weather satellite. Scientists have discovered that the Geostationary Lightning Mapper on NOAA’s GOES-16 and GOES-17 satellites sees more than just lightning flashes in our skies.
This GOES East GLM imagery shows a high concentration of lightning flashes over the Northern Plains on June 11, 2018. (Image Credit: NOAA Virtual Lab)
Tracking Lightning from Space: How Satellites Keep You Safe During Thunderstorms
Lightning strikes, giant sparks of electricity in Earth’s atmosphere that are hotter than the surface of the sun, are a major hazard during thunderstorms. Knowing when and where lightning is occurring can tell us a lot about a storm - including its location, whether it’s intensifying, and if the storm is capable of producing severe weather. 
NOAA ECMOU Signing
NOAA and Environment Canada Sign Agreement to Work Together in case of Large Oil Spills
NOAA and Environment Canada (EC) recently signed an agreement which provides for mutual assistance and sharing of satellite imagery in case of a large oil spill in U.S. or Canadian waters. Under the agreement, NOAA would draw on EC's experience in responding to oil spills in ice-infested waters and using specialized radar satellites, while EC would benefit from NOAA's expertise in monitoring oil thickness and using other imagery tools.  Also, the agencies will exchange new techniques to get more and better information to first responders.
The Ocean Surface Topography Mission: Past, Present and Future
A Decade of Global Sea Level Measurements: Jason-2 Marks Tenth Year in Orbit
Jason-2, the international oceanography satellite that has helped us map the ocean floor and measure global sea level rise, marks its tenth year in orbit today. The satellite has completed just over 47,000 trips around the Earth since it was launched into space on June 20, 2008.