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NOAA Satellites Monitor Western Wildfire Outbreak
Jul 2, 2026
NOAA satellites are monitoring significant wildfire activity across the western United States.
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A meteorologist monitors severe weather data on dual screens showing storm intensity, movement, and analysis tools. Source: NOAA image. Source: https://www.ssec.wisc.edu/news/articles/8965
Laying the Foundation for New Satellite Missions to Improve Weather Forecasts
Jun 12, 2026
NOAA uses simulations to guide the design of next-generation satellites that improve forecasts, protect lives, and strengthen the economy.
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Earth Day 2026
Apr 22, 2026
On Earth Day, we marvel at our extraordinary home through the eyes of our sentinels in the sky.
Wishing you Happy Earth Day from NOAA/NESDIS!
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Visualization of conditions favorable for wildfire growth across the U.S. on August 21, 2025
5 Ways NOAA’s Satellites Support Emergency Managers and First Responders
Apr 20, 2026
NOAA satellites help predict and detect early threats, track weather events as they happen, and map the aftermath, arming emergency managers and first responders with game-changing intel.
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Ice jam on the Connecticut River, January 19, 2018
LEO Satellites Monitor River Ice and Keep Communities Safe
Mar 25, 2026
JPSS satellites track river ice jams and snowmelt, helping forecasters spot flood risks early and issue timely warnings to protect communities.
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A plane seen on a glacier lake with mountains in the background.
The Critical Role of LEO Observations in Alaska
Mar 2, 2026
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.
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JPSS-4 Solar Array in a lab being opened up.
NOAA’s Next JPSS Weather Satellite, JPSS-4, Completes Solar Array Deployment Test
Feb 17, 2026
In an accordion-like motion, five solar panels successfully unfolded from the JPSS-4 satellite during its solar array deployment test, marking a major milestone for the next satellite launch in NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS).
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A collage of various valentine day cards that are blue, red, pink, orange, and yellow.
Share Some Love with Classic NESDIS Valentine’s Day Cards!
Feb 9, 2026
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and love is officially in the air (or rather, in orbit)!