NASA | NOAA-N Prime Mission Overview

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The NOAA-N Prime satellite is slated for launch by NASA on February 4th, 2009. Operated by NOAA, N Prime will be the last in the Television Infrared Observation Satellite Series (TIROS) that have been observing Earth’s weather and environment for nearly 50 years. N Prime’s main role will be to provide continuity of service until the launch of the next generation, highly advanced National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS).

For more info: http://www.nasa.gov/noaa-n-prime

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[anmoose]

Awesome! I've watched this evolution since its beginning, and it's always a thrill to see the next generation come along.

[JackDragonCn]

Science Homework!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[REALFUN4UALL]

THE 1ST TIROS SATELLITE LAUNCHED, WILL BE 50 YEARS OLD ON APRIL 1, 2010. Between April 1, 1960 and September 4, 1962 there was some 45 of them up in the sky, 40 of them launched by the USA.

[XxnesiexX]

cool i dont know how much i actually depend on the waether.

is this going to be used for the UJ met office or just america

[TimTrimT]

I'd like it explained how uniting civilian and military purposes into one satellite can possibly be a good idea (other than to save money).

[ErikjStudios]

you took the words right out of my mouth.

[Omondii]

Simply amazing.