NOAA Satellites
NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service

NESDIS supports NOAA’s mission of Science, Service and Stewardship

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NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS)

NESDIS provides secure and timely access to global environmental data and information from satellites and other sources to promote and protect the nation's security, environment, economy, and quality of life.

Mission

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources as the Nation’s authoritative environmental intelligence agency.

What we do

Expanding Understanding of Our Dynamic Planet

Weather Forecasting

Environmental Monitoring

Securing Life, Property, and Economic Prosperity

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Stage at 37th Space Symposium NOAA Administrator, NESDIS AA and DAAS

NOAA/NESDIS is Hiring People with Disabilities in the Following Categories:

Scientific

Administrative

Technical

Support

Locations:

Silver Spring, MD; Suitland, MD; College Park, MD; Asheville, NC and Boulder, CO

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About NESDIS

The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) aspires to provide an integrated digital understanding of our earth environment that can evolve quickly to meet changing user expectations by leveraging our own capabilities and partnerships.

NESDIS at a Glance

Operates the Nation’s weather satellites, 24/7

Acquires next-generation earth and space weather observation satellites

Develops critical data and operational products

Provides definitive assessments of the U.S. and global climate

Maintains one of the most significant archives of environmental data on Earth