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GOES-16, the first spacecraft in NOAA’s next-generation of geostationary satellites, has sent its first high-resolution images back to Earth.
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When GOES-16 was shipped from Colorado to Florida, it had to be put in a special satellite shipping container. To find out what makes this shippi
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Last year, NOAA satellites assisted in the rescues of 307 people — the highest number since 2007. Coast Guard Air Station…
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NOAA's fleet of Earth-observing satellites provide a steady stream of data on environmental conditions that scientists can use.
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On December 22, scientists received preliminary data from the outboard magnetometer (MAG) instrument aboard GOES-16!
Satellite Snapshots
Created with data from the Global Forecast System model, this data visualization shows atmospheric moisture over the central Pacific…
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How do meteorological conditions affect baseball games? Beyond rain delays and games cancelled due to severe weather.
Satellite Snapshots
When examined with infrared imagery, the diagonal patterns of the Kulundra Steppes in southcentral Russia’s Altai Krai region…