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These Engineering Development Units (EDU) were used to develop and test updates for instruments on the Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) satellites. Though the POES mission has now ended, these EDUs serve as a reminder of the important work our satellites do every day. Learn more about the EDUs and their retired cousins on orbit: https://lnkd.in/eZ69skT3
Success! NOAA's SWFO-L1 has reached its final destination—nearly one million miles away from Earth toward the sun and has been renamed SOLAR-1. The observatory is expected to begin #SpaceWeather operations in Spring 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ez6TGvC7
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Attending the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting? On Jan. 26, connect with leading professionals in your field and expand your contacts during this fun, informal evening of “speed networking” for students and early career professionals! Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gA9gAYPH NOAA Satellite and Information Service
The Annual 2025 Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis is in. Here are the highlights: ▶️2025 ranks as the third-warmest year in NOAA’s global temperature record, which dates back to 1850. ▶️Annual sea ice extent for both the Arctic and Antarctic regions ranked among the three lowest years on record. ▶️The Northern Hemisphere snow cover extent was the third lowest on record. ▶️There were 101 named tropical storms across the globe in 2025, which was above average. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/edaM5DVk
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Attention AMS attendees! Interested in joining the National Weather Service? We’re hosting a hiring event at the 2026 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 25. Mark your calendars. More details coming soon.
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The National Weather Service is live on LinkedIn! For those who don’t know us, let us introduce ourselves. No matter the season ❄️🌷☀️🍂 or how severe the weather 🌪️🌀🔥, our team works around the clock to keep you informed and safe. Our mission: To protect lives and property and enhance the national economy Our team: 🌦️Meteorologists 💧Hydrologists ⚗️Physical scientists 📡Technicians 💻Operational support 📝Administrative management We go beyond your daily forecast. We support local communities during extreme weather events, educate the public about weather science and safety, and provide data that enables the commercial weather sector. Together, we are building a Weather-Ready Nation. So you know what’s coming and how to prepare. No matter what nature brings. Follow us for a peek inside our operations, career opportunities and features on how we support your local community.
The Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory, NOAA’s newest space weather mission, began sending data back to Earth on November 6. On November 12, 2025, a strong geomagnetic storm swept through Earth’s space environment, causing a range of technological disruptions. SWiPS measured the intensity of the incoming solar wind, a key driver of the disturbance, which helped provide forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center with insights into how Earth could be impacted. SWFO-L1 is designed to deliver real-time observations of the sun and measurements of the solar wind to help improve forecasts of space weather events that can impact Earth. It is expected to arrive at the Lagrange point 1 region in January 2026, and will be renamed as the Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1) observatory once it reaches its final orbital position. (Data from SWFO-L1 during the post-launch testing phase is considered preliminary and non-operational.) Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUt4yX-W
The Magnetometer (MAG) onboard NOAA's Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory began sending magnetic-field data back to Earth two days after the satellite's launch in Sept. 2025 and is performing well. In November 2025, its measurements captured the arrival of multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) following intense solar flare activity. These observations provided critical insight for forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center about how the event could impact Earth. SWFO-L1 is expected to arrive at the Lagrange point 1 region in January 2026, and will be renamed as the Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1) observatory once it reaches its final orbital position. (Data from SWFO-L1 during the post-launch testing phase is considered preliminary and non-operational.) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gG5ptrjt
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Spread the cheer this holiday season with NOAA-themed cards that have an educational spin! Print the collection, dive into educational resources, and explore more holiday-themed content from across NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Happy holidays — we wish you a safe and cozy holiday season. https://lnkd.in/ehVsU-Vn
The ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface, and understanding how winds move across it is critical for weather monitoring, marine transportation, and coastal safety. At NOAA NESDIS, the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) works with partners around the world to deliver satellite-derived ocean surface vector wind (OSVW) data that help scientists monitor everything from everyday wave patterns to powerful hurricanes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSzh9pW5