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DMSP Data Discontinued by End of July 2025

Data Update
Issued
June 30, 2025
Resolved

As of June 27, 2025, plans were announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) will discontinue processing of all Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) data products, including data from the Special Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounder (SSMIS) and Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I).

We will follow up with a complete list of data products affected and potential solutions for continuing research. 

Please reach out to Earthdata Support if you have any questions or need assistance with the transition. 

Details

Last Updated

July 3, 2025

Published

June 30, 2025