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LEO Observations Improve Hurricane Intensity Estimates
Sep 3, 2026
Hurricanes are among the most costly and destructive weather events in the United States, making accurate forecasts essential for protecting lives, property and the economy.
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Aerial view of severe flooding and mud damage in a town, showing submerged areas, brown rushing water, roads, buildings, and surrounding trees.
LEO Soil Moisture Observations Support Better NOAA Weather and Water Forecasts
Jul 22, 2026
Soil moisture plays a critical role in weather prediction, drought and flood forecasting, agricultural monitoring and water resource planning.
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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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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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Fisherman in orange rain gear stands behind a large bin filled with pollock and flatfish aboard a boat, with rocky, snow-capped mountains in the background.
From Space to Sea: NOAA Satellites Help Safeguard Alaska’s Fisheries
Jul 31, 2025
LEO satellites provide essential ocean color data that supports sustainable fisheries and protects Alaska’s seafood economy.
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Trucks and buildings with brown flood waters around it.
Seeing Tomorrow’s Floods Today: The Role of NOAA Satellites in Inundation Mapping
Jun 2, 2025
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.
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A VIIRS DNB grayscale image shows the aurora borealis stretching across the northern U.S. and Canada, with city lights visible across North America. NOAA and CIRA logos appear in the bottom right corner.
Auroras: Nature’s Light Show Captured From Low Earth Orbit
Apr 28, 2025
The JPSS VIIRS Day/Night Band, with its low-light sensitivity, captures auroras and shows how solar particles interact with Earth’s atmosphere.