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A GOES-16 MDS request has been coordinated for Tuesday, April 8, 2024, when a Total Solar Eclipse will take place over North America. This eclipse will appear first in the Eastern Pacific and move across Mexico, the United States, and finally over Canada before ending in the North Atlantic Tuesday evening. For this request, the … Delve Deeper “ECLIPSE 2024” »
GOES-U Launch Rescheduled to Lift Off After Minor Delay Updated June 10th. 2024 The launch of GOES-U, the final satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R Series, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 25th. This shift allows extra time for engineers to complete repairs and tests on the Falcon Heavy core booster after a minor liquid oxygen leak … Delve Deeper “GOES-U, the 4th and Last of the GOES-R Series” »
UPDATE: 03-24-2024 Simon has updated the map (Current: Version 1.4.0) ntroducing the ultimate world map for satellite enthusiasts: a powerful and user-friendly tool that goes way beyond just showing you the Earth! Have you ever wished your world map could do more? This software is a game-changer. It’s packed with features specifically designed for satellite … Delve Deeper “Simon’s World Map” »
The four seasons, namely spring, summer, fall, and winter, are part of the natural cycle of the Earth’s orbit around the sun. Each season is defined by a unique combination of astronomical and climatic factors, which affect weather patterns, animal behavior, plant growth, and human activities. The GOES-R Series satellites, operated by the National Oceanic … Delve Deeper “The Seasons” »
Funding Update for Civil Space Programs in Recent Bill March 10, 2024 – US Congress has passed a final fiscal year 2024 spending bill that provides, in some cases, significantly less funding than requested for civil space programs. The recent spending bill offered mixed results for various civil space programs. Here’s a breakdown: Wins for … Delve Deeper “Mixed results for NOAA Funding” »
Meteor-M No. 2-4, will rocket off on February 29th. Liftoff from the Vostochny Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket is scheduled for 8:43 Moscow time (5:43 UTC).
Unveiling the Future of Earth Observation: NOAA’s GeoXO Mission Get ready for a game-changer in Earth observation! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is gearing up for the Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) mission, a next-generation constellation of satellites that will revolutionize our understanding of our planet. NOAA expects that GeoXO will begin operating in … Delve Deeper “Life after GOES, The GEO XO mission” »
Hunga Tonga Hunga Haʻapai Eruption On 20 December 2023 Hunga Tonga Hunga Haʻapai erupted after being relatively inactive since 2014, causing a large plume that was visible from Nukuʻalofa. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre Wellington NZ issued an advisory to airlines. Explosions could be heard up to 170 kilometers (110 mi) away. The initial eruption continued until 2 am on … Delve Deeper “Hunga Tonga Eruption” »
GOES-15 has been accepted by the United States Space Force as EWS-G2
Nothing lasts forever…. Update 09/27/2023 The AVHRR/3 sensor on board NOAA 15 has repeatedly seized, and no other attempts will be made to recover the instrument. However, the spacecraft itself remains healthy and other subsystems remain active. Therefore, there is no plan for decommissioning the spacecraft at this time. It is important to note that … Delve Deeper “End Of Life for NOAA 15,18,19?….not so fast…” »
