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This page provides the latest updates on NOAA’s efforts to leverage commercial space capabilities. Learn more at our Commercial Data Program landing page.
(Update to original post of September 16, 2019) Today, the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) released a pair of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to engage the commercial sector in developing new concepts …
NOAA to Engage Commercial Sector on Future Space Architecture Elements Read more →
On September 17, 2018, NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) awarded contracts to GeoOptics, Inc., Spire Global, Inc., and Space Sciences and Engineering LLC as part of the Commercial Weather Data Pilot …
NOAA Awards Commercial Weather Data Pilot Round 2 Contracts Read more →
NOAA is continuing efforts to partner with the commercial sector in innovative ways in support of the NOAA mission. On July 31, NOAA released a Request for Information (RFI) that offers a ride to low …
Rideshare Opportunities on the NOAA JPSS-2 Launch Read more →
Today, NOAA released a draft of the NOAA Satellite Observing System Architecture Study for public comments. The study looks at the choices, alternatives, and tradeoffs that NOAA is considering as it plans for its future …
NOAA Seeks Public Comments on Future Satellite Architecture, Announces Industry Day Read more →
Today, NOAA released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking information on commercial capabilities to support Commercial Weather Data Pilot Round 3 and other NOAA observation requirements. The NOAA Commercial Space Policy states that NOAA will …
NOAA Issues RFI on Commercial Space Capabilities Read more →
On April 25, NOAA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support Commercial Weather Data Pilot Round 2. The RFP is open for 30 days. Building on the Round 1 purchase and evaluation of radio …
NOAA Seeks Proposals for Round 2 of Commercial Weather Data Pilot Read more →
Based on the results of our industry day discussions and additional market research, NOAA has determined that releasing an RFP in FY 2017 is not in the best interests of the Government or the CWDP. NOAA …
Update on Round 2 of NOAA’s Commercial Weather Data Pilot Read more →
On June 19, NOAA held a community engagement event to discuss Round 2 of its Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP). The event served to address questions about the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on …
On May 26, NOAA released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) to support Round 2 of its Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP). The draft RFP is open for public comment through June 9. View/comment on …
Draft RFP and Industry Day for Commercial Weather Data Pilot Round 2 Read more →
On April 18, President Trump signed the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. Section 302 authorizes the Commerce Department to enter into agreements for commercial weather data purchases and hosted payload arrangements. The …
Weather Act Addresses Commercial Satellite Data and Hosted Payloads Read more →