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How Many Weather Satellites Are in Space?

Weather satellites provide real-time images of the Earth’s weather, oceans and environment. These satellites help meteorologists prepare for and respond to major storms, wildfires, ice storms and other weather-related events. There are two basic types of weather satellites – geostationary and polar orbiting. Each can take a picture of the entire globe every half hour. […]

Satellite Weather Satellites in Japan

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Japan’s weather forecasting technology continues to improve each year. It relies on land surface observation, supercomputers, and weather satellites in space. Currently, two geostationary weather satellites (GMS series) are operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. They support the country’s weather forecasting, tropical cyclone tracking and meteorology research. Meteorological Satellites Japan has launched a number of

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