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DMSP Data Discontinued

Datasets available through the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will no longer be available after June 30, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will cease processing of all of their data products including, the Special Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounder (SSMIS) and Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I) data, by June 30, 2025.

We will follow up with a complete list of data products affected and potential solutions for continuing research. 

This announcement was originally posted on June 25, 2025 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Please reach out to Earthdata Support if you have any questions or need assistance with the transition. 

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Last Updated

June 27, 2025

Published

June 27, 2025