The Department of Defense's announcement that it would end a weather-data sharing program surprised some climate watchdogs ...

Europe’s meteorological agency Eumetsat has shared the result of an indicative vote that suggests it will go ahead with the ...

A NOAA spokesperson clarified that a microwave instrument on another satellite will still provide crucial readings.

The satellites are part of the Joint Polar Satellite System, which serves as the backbone of three- and seven-day forecasts and early warnings for hurricanes and tornadoes.

Agency officials said Monday that NOAA would continue to maintain the Joint Polar Satellite System. A March 28 memo had outlined steps to put that work on hold. NOAA has backed off a plan that ...

While Defense Meteorological Satellite Program data will no longer be provided to NOAA, the agency has not lost all access to ...

The polar-orbiting satellites that are part of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program provide intermittent coverage of hurricane-prone areas.

NASA chose Elon Musk's SpaceX for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Joint Polar Satellite System 4 mission in 2027, valued at $112.7 million.

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