Feature Story
Aug 10, 2026
A solar eclipse is one of nature’s most spectacular events that also provides an incredible opportunity to learn about the sun and our planet.
Announcement
Jul 2, 2026
Five firms have been selected by NASA, on behalf of NOAA, for the Space Weather Next PHOtospheric Magnetograph Imager (PHOMI) study.
Jun 10, 2026
NOAA’s SOLAR-1 observatory has officially entered operational service, marking a major milestone for the nation’s resilience to space weather events.
Feature Story
May 4, 2026
NOAA, in partnership with NASA and private industry, is developing a state-of-the-art solar sail that uses sunlight for propulsion to position space weather instruments closer to the sun.
Feature Story
Apr 2, 2026
Artemis II is planned as a 10-day crewed mission around the moon that marks humanity’s return to lunar orbit. NOAA's space weather monitoring will help protect the astronauts from solar radiation.
Announcement
Jan 27, 2026
On January 23, 2026, NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory executed its final engine burn, successfully entering its final orbital position at Lagrange point 1.
Announcement
Dec 12, 2025
The Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory is now sending back data.
Announcement
Dec 11, 2025
The Magnetometer (MAG) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory is performing well and has begun sending magnetic-field data back to Earth.