NASA Launches Weather Satellite
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Successful Launch of NOAA-N
NOAA-N is the latest polar-orbiting satellite developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA-N will collect information about Earth's atmosphere and environment...
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Published: February 6, 2009
Updated: February 6, 2009
Published: February 6, 2009
Updated: February 6, 2009
The satellite will collect meteorological data for NASA and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
NASA says the satellite will improve weather forecasting and monitor
environmental events around the world.
It’s also capable of receiving distress signals from hikers and boaters.
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