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As NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) satellites passed over Lake Erie on the night of Feb. 10, 2025, they detected moonlight reflecting off its icy surface.
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Satellite Snapshots
February 13, 2020 Today, NOAA's network of Earth-observing satellites capture some 20 terabytes of environmental data every day as they orbit the…
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The ozone band, part of the thermal infrared spectrum, allows us to track changes in the atmosphere near the tropopause with incredible detail, both day and night.
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Since its launch a decade ago, NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) has played a crucial role in monitoring space weather.
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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.
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Earth from Orbit
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.
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LEO satellites track storms, winds, and sea ice, helping the National Weather Service Ocean Prediction Center issue warnings that protect vessels, cargo, and lives.
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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!
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