19 May 2012
NOAA scientists will use data from a new Japanese polar-orbiting satellite to help forecast severe storms, monitor the decline of Arctic sea ice, and predict the onset of El Niño, La Niña and other global climate phenomena. Once deemed operational, data from this new spacecraft and the U.S.’ Suomi NPP satellite, which is operated by NOAA, will strengthen the environmental monitoring capabilities of both nations.
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 China to launch 3 more satellites for Beidou system19 May 2012 China will launch another three satellites for the Beidou system, China’s global positioning and navigation network, by the end of the year, enabling it to provide a free positioning, navigation and time service for customers in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of the year. more... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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