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Update: DMSP Data Discontinuation Date Changed

Datasets available through the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will now no longer be available after July 31, 2025.

As of late last Friday, June 27th, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will cease the processing of all of their data products including, the Special Sensor Microwave Imager/Sounder (SSMIS) and Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I) data, by July 31, 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 and updated on June 27, 2025.

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

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June 30, 2025

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June 30, 2025