https://spacewatch.global/tag/noaa/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:31:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/noaa/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/nasa-moves-heliosphere-mapping-spacecraft-for-fueling/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67245 NASA continues its preparation for the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission’s upcoming launch no earlier than September. As part of its preparations, the team moved the observatory to the clean room where they loaded propellant into the spacecraft at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/space-nuggets-46-2024/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62331 In this week’s Space Nugget, we dissect the controversial Project 2025 and its potential impact on the space sector and climate science. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/firefly-aerospace-closes-oversubscribed-series-d-round/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62261 Firefly Aerospace has closed an oversubscribed $175 million Series D round at a valuation of over $2 billion. RPM Ventures, a new investor, led the Series D round, with other existing investors as well as multiple new investors, including GiantLeap Capital and Human Element participating in the round. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/firefly-to-launch-noaas-quicksounder-spacecraft/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61344 Firefly Aerospace will undertake a NASA Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) mission to launch the QuickSounder environmental satellite on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Launching on Firefly’s Alpha rocket in 2026, the collaborative mission between NASA and NOAA is the first project supporting NOAA’s new Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/kuva-space-and-isawares-sunstorm-mission-reaches-completion/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56896 Kuva Space has announced the successful completion of the Sunstorm CubeSat’s mission. After three years of operation, the Sunstorm satellite re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on September 4, 2024, at 10:30 EEST, marking the end of its mission that started under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) General Support Technology Programme (GSTP). ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/leolabs-announces-successful-first-half-year-for-2024/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56501 LeoLabs has announced winning over $20M in contracts in the first half of 2024. This milestone fuels over 100% year-over-year revenue growth and underscores the company’s aim to be a leader in the commercial markets for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-weather-warning-are-we-ready-for-the-next-solar-superstorm/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55290 The Earth has recently experienced a powerful geomagnetic storm, rated as G4 on a five-point scale. This storm, accompanied by the Sun's most significant solar flare in two decades and a colossal plasma cloud hurtling towards us, is a stark reminder of our vulnerability to space weather. Its effects are expected to persist for at least another week, underscoring the importance of preparedness for future solar storms. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/nasa-selects-bae-systems-to-develop-ocean-color-instrument/ Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:35 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55275 NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected BAE Systems (formerly known as Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation) of Boulder, Colorado, to develop an instrument to analyze ocean data as part of NOAA’s Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/sidus-space-launch-lizziesat-aboard-transporter-10-mission/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54010 Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company has announced the successful launch and deployment of its LizzieSat™ satellite as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission. Liftoff occurred at 2:05 p.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The successful deployment of LizzieSat™ signifies a monumental achievement for Sidus Space, marking its entrance into the next era of its space technology and data services.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/sidus-space-receives-noaa-license-ahead-lizziesat-launch/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53072 Sidus Space, a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, has announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has granted it a Tier 1 remote sensing license to include Panchromatic (PAN) and Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) imaging capabilities. This approval includes Sidus’ upcoming LizzieSat scheduled for launch in March 2024, as well as subsequent LizzieSat satellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/spire-global-launches-high-resolution-weather-forecast/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52523 Spire Global, Inc. has announced the launch of its High-Resolution Weather Forecast model, a differentiated regional high-resolution weather forecasting service to meet the critical demands of the energy and commodity markets. The solution provides precise and customizable weather forecasts extending up to six days, with the capability to be run at resolutions as fine as 1 kilometre, covering any point on the globe, including the most remote regions and the open oceans.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/satellogic-receives-license-to-expand-u-s-government-business/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52502 Satellogic Inc. has received a remote sensing license from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) as part of Satellogic’s strategy to capitalize on high-value opportunities in the U.S. The license results in Satellogic being subject to NOAA’s oversight as Satellogic pivots operational control of its satellite constellation to its U.S. personnel and expands the Satellogic ground station network to include U.S.-based ground stations. Furthermore, The license followed a NOAA and inter-agency review of the Satellogic constellation assessing national security, foreign policy, and U.S. international risks and obligations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/nasa-awards-noaas-quicksounder-spacecraft-contract/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51930 NASA, on behalf of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), has awarded a delivery order under the Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid-IV) contract to Southwest Research Institute of San Antonio for the QuickSounder spacecraft. Furthermore, the total value of the order is $54 million, with the period of performance beginning Wednesday, Oct. 25, and scheduled to run until May 2029.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/spire-global-awarded-4-6-million-nasa-contract/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50805 Spire Global, a provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced it was awarded a $4.6 million, 12-month contract by NASA reports Business Wire. The contract has been awarded on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The contract is to participate in NOAA’s Sounder for Microwave-Base Applications (SMBA) Phase A study. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/noaa-removes-limits-on-commercial-remote-sensing-licenses/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:29 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50444 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has, through its Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) office has announced the modification of operating licenses of multiple commercial satellite systems. These license conditions had previously restricted the operations of commercial satellites, preventing them from offering their full remote sensing capabilities to the public. On July 20, 2020, NOAA implemented new, specific regulations on private remote sensing systems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/umbra-releases-hi-res-commercial-satellite-image/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50434 Umbra, a space radar technology company, has announced that it has successfully produced a 16-cm resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image. According to the Company, it is the highest-resolution commercial satellite image ever released. The company also announced that it’s now able to provide customers with the highest-quality data its satellites are capable of capturing — in all formats and resolutions, including complex data better than 25 cm, for the first time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/nasa-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-earth-information-center/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49643 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson led a ribbon cutting ceremony on the 21st of June to showcase a new Earth Information Center at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The centre is partly a physical space as well as a virtual experience that will show how NASA can improve lives in the face of disasters, environmental challenges and our changing world. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/hydrosat-announces-20-million-in-new-funding/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48297 Hydrosat has announced $20 million in new funding, including a $15M Series A round and more than $5M in non-dilutive funding. The funding will enable the Company to grow and develop its constellation of satellites and analytics to measure water stress and climate impact. Statkraft Ventures led the latest round of funding, and it included new investors Blue Bear Capital and Hartree Partners. All three firms have an interest in climate tech. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/ksat-to-support-noaas-deep-space-solar-observatory/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45833 KBR has selected Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) to provide all Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) SWFO Antenna Network (SAN) services. The KBR and KSAT team are developing a blended network, including U.S. government ground station sites with KSAT-owned capabilities delivered as a service.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/president-biden-signs-fy2023-allocations-to-us-space-programs/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45737 President Biden has signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act into law and finalized funding for the 2023 financial year. The Act will see the disbursement of $1.7 trillion to fund the departments and agencies executing space programs. These include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The United States Department of Defense (DOD), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The budget will run till September 30, 2023.]]>