Australian Wildfire Exceeds the Size of Melbourne

Australian Wildfire Exceeds the Size of Melbourne

The flames can be easily seen from Earth's orbit

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Suomi NPP to Make Hurricane Predictions Easier This Season

Suomi NPP to Make Hurricane Predictions Easier This Season

The satellite's instruments are currently being improved

California Wildfire Seen by the NPP Satellite – Photo

California Wildfire Seen by the NPP Satellite – Photo

The Colby Fire is still roaring on the outskirts of Los Angeles

US Thanksgiving Traffic and Commuters Seen from Space

US Thanksgiving Traffic and Commuters Seen from Space

Millions of Americans will travel thousands of miles during Thanksgiving weekend

US Covered in Wildfire Smoke Clouds [Photo]

US Covered in Wildfire Smoke Clouds [Photo]

NASA is using its satellite to monitor aerosol concentrations

How US Wildfire Expanded in a Single Day

How US Wildfire Expanded in a Single Day

New weather satellite captures amazing images

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 7th, 2012
Suomi NPP Is Now Broadcasting Live Data

Suomi NPP Is Now Broadcasting Live Data

Its advanced communications antenna has recently been turned on

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 27th, 2012
Suomi NPP Data Already Included in Climate Models

Suomi NPP Data Already Included in Climate Models

The advanced satellite launched just seven months ago

Suomi NPP Satellite Finally Enters Active Duty

Suomi NPP Satellite Finally Enters Active Duty

The amazing spacecraft has just finished being commissioned

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 24th, 2012
Ozone-Mapping Instrument Aboard Suomi NPP Turned On

Ozone-Mapping Instrument Aboard Suomi NPP Turned On

Checkout and assessment operations are currently on schedule

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 9th, 2012
Advanced Tool for Weather Forecasting Turned On Aboard NPP

Advanced Tool for Weather Forecasting Turned On Aboard NPP

The satellite will be able to provide extremely accurate readings from now on