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What IS a Satellite?
The first man-made satellite didn't come along until 1957. Today, thousands of artificial satellites orbit Earth, with many…
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Suomi NPP Satellite Monitors Pavlof Volcano Eruption
Data from polar-orbiting satellites provide forecasters with critical information on hazards like ash from volcanic eruptions.
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The Building Blocks of Brazil
Brazil is known for lush expanses of rainforests and other vegetated areas, however, closer inspection reveals the signature of man -…
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NOAA'S JPSS-1 SATELLITE BEGINS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
NOAA’s JPSS-1 satellite, the second in the JPSS series of satellites, slated to launch in 2017, is currently going through environmental testing. Envi
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NOAA's JPSS-1 Satellite Shakes and Bakes in Preparation for Launch
In preparation for launch, NOAA's JPSS-1 satellite is undergoing an array of tests to prepare for launch.
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NOAA Satellite Data Used in Study Finding Significant Greening in Earth's Vegetative Areas
A new study based long-term vegetation data sets derived, in part, from NOAA polar-orbiting satellites has found significant…
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GOES-13 Turns 10
GOES-13 has served in the GOES East position since April 2010. Ten years ago today, on May 24, 2006, GOES-13 was launched into…
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Lake Eyre Australia
Primarily a salt flat in Australia, Lake Eyre floods occasionally during heavy periods of rainfall. However, because it is both the…
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