The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has produced some of the most intense weather events seen in generations. Amidst the destruction, NOAA’s new GOES 16 weather satellite has proved to be a vital addition to weather forecasting infrastructure, as demonstrated when Puerto Rico lost its land-based weather forecasting radar ahead of Hurricane Maria. GOES 16, part of NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite system, will become fully operational in November.
GOES 16 Proved Vital Asset This Hurricane Season
Lithuania and Luxembourg Strengthen Space Defense Ties
Lithuania and Luxembourg are looking to forge closer ties in the area of space defense after a successful meeting between Lithuania’s Minister of National Defense Robertas Kaunas and Luxembourg’s Minister […]
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Government/MilitaryViasat Secures PTS-G U.S. Space Force SSC Swarm 1 Contract
