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It’s Always Sunny in Space (and That's a Problem for Satellite Teams)

Strong solar storms can impact satellite orbits, instrument health, and data transmission. NASA Earth science satellite teams work to mitigate these challenges.

Feature Article

July 2, 2024

This is a rectangular image of a sunglint over land. The upper two-thirds of the image shows land with clouds floating over it. The lower third of the image is largely ocean. In the center of the image is a red outline of a square and in the center of the square is a red, green, and blue sunglint.

A Glint of Understanding

NASA researchers and data offer new insights into the impish and interesting visual phenomenon of sunglint in satellite imagery.

Feature Article

June 25, 2024

An image of South America from FIRMS showing the location of active fires on the landscape.

Data Tool in Focus: Fire Information for Resource Management System

Global and US/Canada active Fire Maps enable users to visualize the location, extent, and impact of wildfires with minimal delay.

Feature Article

June 24, 2024

Square image with blue forking lines; blue data page icons are along the lines

Revolutionizing the Foundation of Data Product Development

The Algorithm Publication Tool (APT) streamlines the authoring of Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBDs), which guide how data are processed.

Feature Article

June 18, 2024

This aerial image shows a fire burning in a forest in Canada's Northwest Territories

NASA FIRMS Plays a Significant Role in Northwest Territories Fire Detection

Data from NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) help personnel in Canada's Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change manage wildfires.

Feature Article

June 11, 2024

A screen capture from Indji Watch showing a wildfire in northern California.

Active Fire Data Key to Keeping Staff Safe and Energy Assets Running

Data from NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) help global Indji Watch customers stay aware of natural hazards.

Feature Article

April 30, 2024

An artist's rendition of the SWOT satellite emitting radar pulses to Earth's surface.

NASA's Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Mission Data Release

Recently released datasets from the SWOT mission provide scientists with previously unavailable measurements of Earth's surface water.

Feature Article

April 25, 2024

Data Tool in Focus: NASA Worldview

Worldview lets users browse more than 1,000 satellite imagery layers, create visualizations, and download the underlying datasets.

Feature Article

March 28, 2024

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It’s Always Sunny in Space (and That's a Problem for Satellite Teams)

A Glint of Understanding

Data Tool in Focus: Fire Information for Resource Management System

Revolutionizing the Foundation of Data Product Development

NASA FIRMS Plays a Significant Role in Northwest Territories Fire Detection

Active Fire Data Key to Keeping Staff Safe and Energy Assets Running

NASA's Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Mission Data Release

Data Tool in Focus: NASA Worldview

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