June 18th 2021 PST
The following sections have been updated in the past 1 day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- DROUGHT (1 updated event, 1 new image) -- 2020-21 HEAT AND DROUGHT IN NORTH AMERICA Record-breaking heat and long-term rain and snow shortfalls parched the western United States and Mexico. * California Reservoirs Reflect Deepening Drought (Image from Jun 9, 2021; Posted Jun 17, 2021) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148447/california-reservoirs-reflect-deepening-drough ...Continue Reading
June 18th 2021 PST
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3144 Issue Time: 2021 Jun 18 0721 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3143 Begin Time: 2021 Jun 17 0835 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 4862 pfu NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.Thank you for using the Product Sub ...Continue Reading
June 17th 2021 PST
June 17, 2021 *Statements on Pam Melroy’s Senate Confirmation as NASA Deputy Administrator* 9730024457_617bec9c42_o.jpg Pam Melroy, seated in forward station of a T-38 jet trainer in 2000 prior to joining other astronauts to train for a mission to the International Space Station. */Credits: NASA Johnson/* The following are statements from Pam Melroy and Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Melroy as deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration: ...Continue Reading
June 17th 2021 PST
The following sections have been updated in the past 1 day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- TEMPERATURE EXTREMES (1 updated event, 1 new image) -- * Records Fall in Early Summer Heatwave (Image from Jun 15, 2021; Posted Jun 16, 2021) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148444/records-fall-in-early-summer-heatwave/?src=nha --------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Hazards is a service of NASA Earth Observatory. https://naturalhaz ...Continue Reading
June 17th 2021 PST
June 17, 2021 RELEASE 21-077*NASA-DLR Study Finds Sustainable Aviation Fuel Can Reduce Contrails* contrails-photo1.jpg A photo of the DLR ATRA aircraft leaving contrails while using alternative fuels. It was taken from a DLR Falcon during the 2015 ECLIF-I research flights. */Credits: DLR/* Cleaner-burning jet fuels made from sustainable sources can produce 50%-70% fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude, reducing aviation’s impact on the environment, according to research conducted by NASA and th ...Continue Reading
June 17th 2021 PST
June 17, 2021 RELEASE 21-081*NASA Administrator Statement on China Crewed Launch* nasa-logo-web-rgb.jpg *//* NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement Thursday regarding the China National Space Agency’s launch of the first crew to its Tiangong space station: “Congratulations to China on the successful launch of crew to their space station! I look forward to the scientific discoveries to come.” For information about NASA’s missions, discoveries, and activities, visit: https://www.nasa. ...Continue Reading
June 17th 2021 PST
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3143 Issue Time: 2021 Jun 17 0837 UTC ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Threshold Reached: 2021 Jun 17 0835 UTC Station: GOES16 NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.Thank you for using the Product Subscription Service. If you would like to remove a product subscri ...Continue Reading
June 16th 2021 PST
:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2021 Jun 17 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 168 Issued at 0030Z on 17 Jun 2021 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 16 Jun I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 16/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 2833 N24E25 211 0130 Hsx 02 01 Alpha IA. H-alpha Plages without Spots. Locations Valid at 16 ...Continue Reading
June 15th 2021 PST
The latest from NASA's Earth Observatory (15 June 2021) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latest Images: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/topic/image-of-the-day * Finding Gold Mining Hotspots in Peru https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148439/finding-gold-mining-hotspots-in-peru/?src=eoa-iotd * The Large Footprint of Small-Scale Mining in Ghana https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148434/the-large-footprint-of-small-scale-mining-in-ghana/?src=eoa-iotd * Western S ...Continue Reading
June 15th 2021 PST
June 15, 2021 RELEASE 21-080*NASA Launches Mission Equity, Seeks Public Input to Broaden Access* NASA is launching Mission Equity, a comprehensive effort to assess expansion and modification of agency programs, procurements, grants, and policies, and examine what potential barriers and challenges exist for communities that are historically underrepresented and underserved. “NASA is a 21st century agency with 22nd century goals. To be successful, it’s critical that NASA takes a comprehensive app ...Continue Reading
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