Delivery of Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite data products will cease on November 1, 2026. Data users should transition now to alternative products from NOAA-21 and NOAA-20. Suomi NPP data announcement

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NASA Earth Science Data Roundup: May 2023

A summary of datasets, products, and news released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in April 2023.

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June 6, 2023

NASA Earth Science Dataset Roundup

A monthly summary of recent news and data releases from NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs).

Feature Article

May 11, 2023

Image of aerosol data showing maximum particle size (in angstrom units) from the VIIRS instruments aboard the Suomi NPP and NOAA-20 satellites.

Public Release of Version 2.0 VIIRS Deep Blue Aerosol Global Products

The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)-based products provide more accurate global measurements of aerosol optical thickness.

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May 5, 2023

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Terra, Aqua, and Aura Data Continuity Workshop

The May 23-25, 2023, online workshop will determine needs, evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and specify potential actions for NASA’s Terra, Aqua, and Aura mission data.

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April 30, 2023

LAADS DAAC Completes Phase 1 Dataset Migration to the Cloud

The migration is part of NASA’s Earthdata Cloud Evolution, which gives users new ways to access NASA Earth science data.

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April 14, 2023

Lori Schultz

NASA near real-time data help Lori Schultz respond to agencies that reach out to NASA in the wake of natural disasters.

Data User Story

Jan. 31, 2023

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LAADS DAAC’s Updated Post-Processing System Gives Users More Options for File Formats

The updated system lets users select HDF4, HDF5, and NetCDF file formats, and facilitates the transition from MODIS to VIIRS data.

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Dec. 15, 2022

A portion of the first light image from Suomi NPP's VIIRS sensor captured November 21, 2011. The VIIRS instrument on JPSS satellites will become the primary imager in polar orbit in the coming years.

Suomi NPP SIPS Help Ease the Transition from EOS to JPSS Satellites

Work by five Science Investigator-led Processing Systems (SIPS) enhance data continuity for next-generation instruments and missions.

Feature Article

Nov. 14, 2022

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NASA Earth Science Data Roundup: May 2023

NASA Earth Science Dataset Roundup

Public Release of Version 2.0 VIIRS Deep Blue Aerosol Global Products

Terra, Aqua, and Aura Data Continuity Workshop

LAADS DAAC Completes Phase 1 Dataset Migration to the Cloud

Lori Schultz

LAADS DAAC’s Updated Post-Processing System Gives Users More Options for File Formats

Suomi NPP SIPS Help Ease the Transition from EOS to JPSS Satellites

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