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| Successful Launch of NOAA-N
 Image above: Launch of NOAA-N. Image credit: NASA/VAFB
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Launch is Flawless!
The NOAA-N spacecraft launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. at 6:22:01.566 a.m. EDT Friday, May 20 after a perfect countdown.
Take a look at NOAA-N's launch day activities.
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For additional launch information refer to our Launch Team pages.
Mission Overview
NOAA-N is the latest polar-orbiting satellite developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA-N will collect information about Earth's atmosphere and environment to improve weather prediction and climate research across the globe.
NOAA-N is the 15th in a series of polar-orbiting satellites dating back to 1978. NOAA uses two satellites, a morning and afternoon satellite, to ensure every part of the Earth is observed at least twice every 12 hours.
Severe weather is monitored and reported to the National Weather Service which broadcasts the findings to the global community. With the early warning, effects of catastrophic weather events can be minimized.
NOAA-N also has instruments to support an international search-and-rescue program. The Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System, called COPAS-SARSAT, transmits to ground stations the location of emergency beacons from ships, aircraft and people in distress around the world. The program, in place since 1982, has saved about 18,000 lives.
NOAA-N is the first in a series of polar-orbiting satellites to be part of a joint cooperation project with the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMESTAT).
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| 05.20.05 - NASA Launches Environmental Satellite
NASA successfully launched a new environmental satellite for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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| 05.18.05 - NASA Reschedules NOAA Satellite Launch
NOAA-N will launch no earlier than 6:22 a.m. EDT, Friday, May 20. The satellite has a 10-minute launch window.
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| 05.16.05 - NASA Postpones Satellite Launch
NOAA-N will launch no earlier than 6:22 a.m. EDT, Friday, May 20. The satellite has a 10-minute launch window.
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| 05.13.05 - NASA Postpones NOAA-N Launch Due To Pad Electrical Issue
The countdown for NASA’s launch of NOAA-N aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was terminated at 2 a.m. PDT today.
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| 05.12.05 - NASA Postpones NOAA-N Launch Additional 24 Hours
NASA's launch of the NOAA-N polar-orbiting environmental weather satellite for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been postponed an additional 24 hours.
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NOAA-N Launched
May 20, 2005
Take a look back at NASA's exciting pre-launch and launch coverage activities.
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Weather
The state of the atmosphere at some place and time.
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NASA Direct Webcast
Find out about NOAA-N's Earth-observing benefits.
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Joining the Fleet
The NOAA-N satellite is ready to join the fleet.
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Saved by a Satellite
NASA's Earth-observing satellites are equipped with search and rescue features.
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NOAA-N's Orbit
NOAA-N observes a different portion of the Earth's surface during each orbit.
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| NOAA-N Mission Site
Learn more about the NOAA-N mission.
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NOAA's Mission Site for NOAA-N
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