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Topic: Satellite launch

TIROS-1, the world's first weather satellite, was launched by NASA on April 1, 1960.

60 years ago, the world's 1st weather satellite 'changed our perspective'

April 1, 2020

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Heritage stories

TIROS-1, the world's first weather satellite, was launched by NASA on April 1, 1960.

Rendering of COSMIC-2, a mission of six satellites which will orbit the Earth near the equator. COSMIC-2 launched on June 25, 2019, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket. COSMIC-2 is a partnership between NOAA, the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan.

COSMIC-2 soars into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

June 25, 2019

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Rendering of COSMIC-2, a mission of six satellites which will orbit the Earth near the equator. COSMIC-2 launched on June 25, 2019, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket. COSMIC-2 is a partnership between NOAA, the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan.

Rendering of COSMIC-2, a mission of six satellites which will orbit the Earth near the equator. COSMIC-2 launched on June 25, 2019, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket. COSMIC-2 is a partnership between NOAA, the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan.

NOAA readies for COSMIC-2 satellite launch

June 11, 2019

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Rendering of COSMIC-2, a mission of six satellites which will orbit the Earth near the equator. COSMIC-2 launched on June 25, 2019, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket. COSMIC-2 is a partnership between NOAA, the U.S. Air Force and Taiwan.

GOES FLEET satellite image.

So you launched a satellite, now what?

April 9, 2018

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GOES FLEET satellite image.

NOAA’s GOES-S, the second in a new series of four highly advanced geostationary weather satellites, blasted into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

NOAA’s GOES-S satellite roars into orbit

March 1, 2018

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NOAA’s GOES-S, the second in a new series of four highly advanced geostationary weather satellites, blasted into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Satellite launch.

How to send the GOES-S satellite to space? It's rocket science.

February 28, 2018

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Satellite launch.

An artist's rendering of the GOES-S satellite.

We have lift off! NOAA's GOES-S satellite launches from Kennedy Space Center

February 26, 2018

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geostationary satellite (GOES)

An artist's rendering of the GOES-S satellite.

2017 was quite a year for NOAA satellites! Take a look back with us. [Image is a collage of satellite and space images, including a launch pad photo, coral reefs and view of the United States. ]

The best moments of 2017: NOAA Satellites

December 27, 2017

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polar-orbiting satellite (POES)

geostationary satellite (GOES)

2017 was quite a year for NOAA satellites! Take a look back with us. [Image is a collage of satellite and space images, including a launch pad photo, coral reefs and view of the United States. ]

Artist rendering of JPSS-1 satellite/NOAA-20 over Earth.

JPSS-1 satellite now has a new name: NOAA-20. Learn why.

November 21, 2017

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polar-orbiting satellite (POES)

Artist rendering of JPSS-1 satellite/NOAA-20 over Earth.

A satellite image of Hurricane Maria, September 19, 2017.

Media advisory: NOAA’s year of launches

November 14, 2017

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geostationary satellite (GOES)

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A satellite image of Hurricane Maria, September 19, 2017.

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