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NOAA's Space Weather Mission: Protecting Artemis II Astronauts and Society
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.
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SWFO-L1, Renamed SOLAR-1, Reaches Final Destination One Million Miles from Earth
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.
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NOAA Shares First SWFO-L1 Space Weather Data from SWiPS
The Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory is now sending back data.
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NOAA Shares First Space Weather Data from SWFO-L1’s Magnetometer
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.
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NOAA Shares First SWFO-L1 Space Weather Data from STIS
The Suprathermal Ion Sensor (STIS) onboard NOAA's Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory, began sending particle measurements back to Earth on September 30, 2025.
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On the Path to Success: SWFO-L1 Mission Rehearsals
NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) satellite has arrived at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida and will undergo final testing and preparations in anticipation of its launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space…
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SWFO-L1 Mission Rehearsal
his video offers an exclusive look at the dedicated operations team behind NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On - Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) mission.
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Morning shift satellite controllers at NOAA’s Satellite Operations Facility review satellite data visualizations that help Americans plan their workday. This includes anything from avoiding severe storms to managing outdoor operations like farming, construction, and travel. Supporting the GOES mission, these technicians observe weather conditions across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to keep the nation informed.
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The Shift Begins Before Sunrise and Continues After Sunset: How NOAA Satellite Operators and Engineers Keep America Safe, Every Day of the Year