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NOAA satellites have been monitoring Earth’s weather and environment since 1970, which also happened to be the year the first official Earth Day took place!

From their orbits, NOAA satellites can play a vital role in detecting and tracking severe weather, providing forecasters with critical data to predict and monitor life-threatening conditions.

When hazardous winter weather threatens, NWS forecasters can use a new tool with GOES and JPSS satellite data to better detect two dangers—blowing snow and freezing sea spray—helping protect lives.

Since Jan. 31, NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring a series of strong atmospheric rivers bringing heavy rain and mountain snow from central California to the Pacific Northwest, the Sierra, southern Cascades, and northern Rocky mountains.

Whether you're celebrating a lasting bond or a new connection, our space-inspired Valentine’s Day cards offer a unique way to send a heartfelt message—straight from orbit to someone special!

This week, critical fire weather conditions persisted across coastal Southern California, driven by moderate to locally strong winds

NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring multiple wildfires that began erupting in southern California on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 and are continuing to devastate the region.

From all of us celebrating on Earth—and in orbit—here’s to a new year of global cooperation, cutting-edge technology, and better understanding of our planet.