YEARS AGO  Meteorology took a monumental leap forward when the world’s first geostationary weather satellite returned its first image from space.

April 8 (UPI) --The final piece of an advanced series of weather satellites officially began operating Tuesday to help provide better forecasts on Earth and in space, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. GOES-19 satellite ...

The abrupt cutoff of satellite data crucial for hurricane forecasting is delayed by one month, until July 31, according to a message posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Monday. The impending data loss from a Department of Defense ...

The Defense Department is cutting off weather forecasters from data gathered by its special satellites that can "see" through the clouds, a move experts say could deprive hurricane researchers of key information as hurricane season kicks into gear.

In a remarkable moment captured by NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite, Earth photobombed the Sun, creating a rare and unexpected image. The satellite, which monitors space weather and Earth’s environment, aimed its focus at the Sun’s outer atmosphere.

NOAA operates the DMSP satellites in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, with NOAA responsible for operating the ground systems development and overseeing the satellites daily operation. (NOAA) I started writing weather articles for KPRC 2 back in 2009 ...

The image was taken by GOES-19, the newest in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series operated by NOAA. Launched in 2024 and declared operational in early 2025, GOES-19 continuously monitors Earth's weather and the turbulent space environment surrounding it.