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Topic: Space weather

An illustration of the SOLAR-1 satellite positioned between the sun and Earth at its final location in orbit.

NOAA’s SOLAR-1 enters new era of space weather monitoring

June 10, 2026

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An illustration of the SOLAR-1 satellite positioned between the sun and Earth at its final location in orbit.

An artist rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun, and Earth is in the distance.

SWFO-L1, now 'SOLAR-1', reaches final position at 1M miles from Earth

January 27, 2026

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satellite launch

An artist rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun, and Earth is in the distance.

Liftoff of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s SWFO-L1 satellite observatory from the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NOAA’s SWFO-L1 observatory heads to orbit for groundbreaking mission

September 24, 2025

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satellite launch

Liftoff of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carrying NOAA’s SWFO-L1 satellite observatory from the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

An artist rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun, and Earth is in the distance.

Countdown to launch: NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite observatory

September 17, 2025

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An artist rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun, and Earth is in the distance.

An artist rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun, and Earth is in the distance.

Experts to preview launch of historic NOAA space weather satellite observatory

August 14, 2025

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satellite launch

An artist rendering of NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite in space orbit next to a image of the sun, and Earth is in the distance.

A satellite wrapped in a silver-colored protective covering aboard a truck headed to Florida from Colorado.silv

On the road to launch: NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite to undergo final testing

July 29, 2025

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satellite launch

A satellite wrapped in a silver-colored protective covering aboard a truck headed to Florida from Colorado.silv

Artist’s rendering of NOAA’s GOES-U satellite

New magnetometer aboard GOES-19 to improve space weather forecasts

August 13, 2024

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geostationary satellite (GOES)

science and technology

Artist’s rendering of NOAA’s GOES-U satellite

Nighttime view of the northern lights in Alaska.

NOAA forecasts severe solar storm

May 9, 2024

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Nighttime view of the northern lights in Alaska.

A close-up view of the surface of the sun from NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite showing solar activity that occurred approximately 1:40 pm EDT on May 10, 2024.

Strong geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, continues through weekend

May 10, 2024

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A close-up view of the surface of the sun from NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite showing solar activity that occurred approximately 1:40 pm EDT on May 10, 2024.

Screenshot of GOES East observing the Vernal Equinox as the seasons shift.

Spring is here: NOAA satellite animation captures vernal equinox

March 20, 2024

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Screenshot of GOES East observing the Vernal Equinox as the seasons shift.

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