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Earth from Orbit
Earth Day 2026
Apr 22, 2026
On Earth Day, we marvel at our extraordinary home through the eyes of our sentinels in the sky.
Wishing you Happy Earth Day from NOAA/NESDIS!
Feature Story
5 Ways NOAA’s Satellites Support Emergency Managers and First Responders
Apr 20, 2026
NOAA satellites help predict and detect early threats, track weather events as they happen, and map the aftermath, arming emergency managers and first responders with game-changing intel.
Satellite Snapshots
NOAA’s GOES West Watches Artemis II Crew Return Home
Apr 13, 2026
Artemis II appears as lightning to NOAA's GOES West satellite.
Feature Story
Artemis II Returns: How NOAA Helped Protect Astronauts Throughout 10-Day Mission
Apr 13, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth April 10 after a 10-day journey beyond the magnetosphere, while NOAA monitored solar activity for radiation risks.
Announcement
NOAA Seeks Commercial Wildfire Imagery
Apr 9, 2026
On April 7, 2026, NOAA released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Wildfire Imagery Pilot to be conducted under its National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Services (NESDIS) Commercial Data Program (CDP).
Feature Story
NOAA’s Wildfire Detection System a “Game Changer” for Nebraska’s Record-Breaking Morrill Fire
Apr 9, 2026
When the Morrill Fire ignited in Nebraska on March 12, 2026, NOAA’s Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) provided critical support.
Earth from Orbit
One Year of GOES-19 as GOES East
Apr 7, 2026
It’s been one year since NOAA’s latest geostationary satellite, GOES-19, entered service as GOES East. Since then, it has provided critical data for high-impact events across the country.
Feature Story
SARSAT 406 Beacon Awareness Day
Apr 6, 2026
April 6 is also known as 406 Day in honor of the frequency used by distress beacons. This interactive story map outlines why this day is celebrated.