# noaa (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover noaa. Page: Feed: --- ## [Federal Government Placing California’s Coastal Authority at Risk- Comment Today](https://sharkstewards.org/support-coastal-management-act/) _2026-08-07 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ Under the Trump administration’s direction, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has begun a review of California’s Coastal Management Program. As part of the review, the federal government is seeking public input on offshore oil drilling, pipeline infrastructure, desalination, undersea cables, deep seabed mining, spaceport development and other projects that could shape the… ## [Support the Duxbury Reef MPA](https://sharkstewards.org/increase-the-duxbury-mpa/) _2026-07-29 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ Send Comments & Participate in August / October Meetings to Advocate for Duxbury Reef & Strong MPAs Source ## [Shark Attacks: Separating Shark Fact from Fiction](https://sharkstewards.org/shark-attacks/) _2026-07-28 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ This week we are celebrating Shark Week to recognize the importance of sharks to marine ecosystems and the threats shark populations face in the global ocean. Source ## [CIA Declassifies Additional Portions of 1963 KUBARK Manual After The Black Vault Appeal](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/cia-declassifies-additional-portions-of-1963-kubark-manual-after-the-black-vault-appeal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cia-declassifies-additional-portions-of-1963-kubark-manual-after-the-black-vault-appeal) _2026-07-28 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ More than five years after The Black Vault filed a Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) request seeking a fresh review of the CIA’s historic KUBARK Counterintelligence Interrogation manual, the Agency has released its most complete official version of the document to date. The release stems from MDR case EOM-2021-00117, originally filed in May 2021 by The \[...\] The post CIA Declassifies… ## [The Super El Niño and Great White Sharks](https://sharkstewards.org/the-super-el-nino-and-great-white-sharks/) _2026-07-25 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ With the "super" El Niño in 2026 driving historic sea surface temperature increases, scientists anticipate a larger-than-normal influx of juvenile sharks along the California coast. More young white sharks does not necessarily mean more human - shark interactions, or "shark attacks." Learn what you can do to minimize your risk of a shark bite this summer. Source ## [The Super El Niño, and What it Might Bring to Californiaʻs Marine Wildlife](https://sharkstewards.org/the-super-el-nino-and-what-it-might-bring-to-the-gulf-of-the-farallones/) _2026-07-25 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ In June, NOAA's National Weather Service officially reported the onset of an El Niño pattern supporting predictions of an extreme weather disruption dubbed the “Super El Niño” in fall and winter of 2026/2027. So what can we expect this fall in the Gulf of the Farallones and along the Bay Area Coastline? Source ## [USPTO Official Tribal Insignia Database Released Under FOIA](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/uspto-official-tribal-insignia-database-released-under-foia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uspto-official-tribal-insignia-database-released-under-foia) _2026-07-22 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ This archive contains records released by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking a digital copy of the agency’s database of official tribal insignias, along with copies of each official tribal insignia contained in the database as of the date of the request. \[...\] The post USPTO Official Tribal Insignia Database… ## [Emergency Shark Fishing Regulations- Make Permanent](https://sharkstewards.org/emergency-shark-fishing-regulations/) _2026-07-22 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ On June 17, the California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to approve an emergency regulation to strengthen restrictions on fishing gear, in order to improve public safety and prevent fishers from illegally targeting white sharks near California beaches and piers. Source ## [AARO Releases FY2025 UAP Report Months After Statutory Deadline, Citing 319 New Cases and Expanded Satellite Analysis](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/aaro-releases-fy2025-uap-report-months-after-statutory-deadline-citing-319-new-cases-and-expanded-satellite-analysis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aaro-releases-fy2025-uap-report-months-after-statutory-deadline-citing-319-new-cases-and-expanded-satellite-analysis) _2026-07-21 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ The Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, documenting 319 newly received UAP reports while emphasizing that every resolved case was ultimately attributed to conventional causes. The report arrives well after the timeline established by Congress. Under 50 U.S.C. §… ## [GOES-19 in Safe Hold](https://usradioguy.com/news/goes-19-in-safe-hold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goes-19-in-safe-hold) _2026-07-16 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ NOAA just published a notice titled “GOES-19 Safe Hold,” posted July 16, 2026 at 01:59 UTC, following product outage/anomaly reports on GOES-19 the day before (July 15, 2026). The satellite went into a safehold late Wednesday and engineers “are working to recover the satellite and will share a recovery timeline when available,” the NOAA Office ... Delve Deeper "GOES-19 in Safe Hold" » The post… ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DfZzI0tbXvZW) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Farallon Sanctuary Expeditions- Exclusive Wildlife Experiences September- November](https://sharkstewards.org/farallon-sanctuary-expeditions-exclusive-wildlife-experiences-september-november/) _2026-07-09 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ September 20, 2026 Experience and adventure in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary with shark specialists and expert naturalists. Visit the Devil’s Teeth, the feeding ground of the great white \[…\] Source ## [Celebrating Sharks and Protecting Reef Health in Hawai’i](https://sharkstewards.org/celebrating-sharks-and-protecting-ocean-health/) _2026-07-08 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ Please join us celebrating sharks and ocean protection at our 5th Annual Kona Ocean Day in Kailua-Kona.Ocean films, education and community- working to benefit youth and Hawai'i coral conservation. A benefit for the ReefTeach program at Kanhalu'u Bay and defending the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Source ## [Safe Seas or Safe for Slaughter? The Hypocrisy of Florida’s Shark Policies](https://sharkstewards.org/safe-seas-or-safe-for-slaughter-the-hypocrisy-of-floridas-shark-policies/) _2026-07-06 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ Recreational fishermen claim they are losing their catch to sharks, and rather than adapting their fishing practices, they are claiming that shark populations have "exploded." In reality, NOAA has documented that U.S. Atlantic shark populations have been on a steep decline since the 1980s. We cannot let the sportfishing lobby write the rules for ocean conservation. As Shark Stewards, we must… ## [FBI Files: Historical Figures & Groups](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/fbi-files-historical-figures-groups/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fbi-files-historical-figures-groups) _2026-06-30 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ Background Welcome to the FBI Files on Historical Figures & Groups archive at The Black Vault. This comprehensive collection provides a unique lens into the lives and activities of various prominent individuals and groups that have played significant roles in shaping history. These files offer a rare glimpse into the FBI’s surveillance, investigation, and documentation \[...\] The post FBI Files:… ## [Press Release: Kona celebrates the Ocean with film, education and community](https://sharkstewards.org/press-release-kona-celebrates-the-ocean-with-film-education-and-community/) _2026-06-27 · David McGuire · Shark Stewards_ On July 11, our Kona community is invited to celebrate the ocean with documentary films, education partners and a talk story, recognizing the beauty and importance to humans. Divers, surfers, swimmers and ocean lovers are invited to watch ocean films at the Kona Elks’ Theater as a benefit event for the Kohala Centerʻs Reef Teach program educating youth and engaging community at Kahaluʻu. Source ## [What Timothy Gallaudet’s NOAA Emails Reveal About His Interest in UAPs](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/what-timothy-gallaudets-noaa-emails-reveal-about-his-interest-in-uaps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-timothy-gallaudets-noaa-emails-reveal-about-his-interest-in-uaps) _2026-06-22 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released Freedom of Information Act response from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers a limited but useful look at UAP-related keyword hits found in the email records of Dr. Timothy Gallaudet, the former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Acting NOAA \[...\] The post What Timothy… ## [FOIA Release Provides Glimpse Into Air Force, SpaceX Efforts to Advance Rocket Cargo Program](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/foia-release-provides-glimpse-into-air-force-spacex-efforts-to-advance-rocket-cargo-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foia-release-provides-glimpse-into-air-force-spacex-efforts-to-advance-rocket-cargo-program) _2026-06-18 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ Newly released Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records provide a detailed look at both the operational planning and environmental review efforts surrounding the U.S. military’s Rocket Cargo initiative and proposed activities at Johnston Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. The documents were released in response to two FOIA requests filed by The Black Vault in July \[...\] The post FOIA Release Provides… ## [Department of War Cites National Security to Hide Core UAP Evaluation Details](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/department-of-war-cites-national-security-to-hide-core-uap-evaluation-details/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=department-of-war-cites-national-security-to-hide-core-uap-evaluation-details) _2026-06-16 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ The Department of War Office of Inspector General (DoW OIG), formerly known as the Department of Defense Inspector General, has issued the fourth interim release of documents regarding its evaluation of the military’s handling of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The release is part of an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case, designated as case \[...\] The post Department of War Cites… ## [The Black Vault Launches Searchable UFO Files Release Archive](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/the-black-vault-launches-searchable-ufo-files-release-archive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-vault-launches-searchable-ufo-files-release-archive) _2026-05-11 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ The Black Vault has launched a new searchable archive dedicated to the recently released UFO Files Release #1 collection, providing the public with a significantly more accessible way to explore the material than the original government release allowed. The archive, now available through The Black Vault’s custom-built search engine platform, includes searchable PDFs, videos, images, \[...\] The post… ## [17-Year FOIA Request Ends With Total Withholding, Marking Longest Case in The Black Vault’s History](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/17-year-foia-request-ends-with-total-withholding-marking-longest-case-in-the-black-vaults-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=17-year-foia-request-ends-with-total-withholding-marking-longest-case-in-the-black-vaults-history) _2026-05-07 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A Freedom of Information Act request filed in 2009 has reached its conclusion after nearly 17 years, making it the longest-running request documented by The Black Vault. The case, assigned number 09-F-1331, resulted in the identification of responsive records but ultimately concluded with a full denial, with all material withheld under multiple national security exemptions. \[...\] The post 17-Year… ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pNPxGn9l0xWQ) _2026-05-07 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [NASA Documents Show Renewed Internal Planning on How to Announce Discovery of Extraterrestrial Life](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/nasa-documents-show-renewed-internal-planning-on-how-to-announce-discovery-of-extraterrestrial-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasa-documents-show-renewed-internal-planning-on-how-to-announce-discovery-of-extraterrestrial-life) _2026-05-01 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released Freedom of Information Act response from NASA reveals internal discussions focused on how the agency would communicate a confirmed discovery of extraterrestrial life. This includes details about a 2025 meeting convened to outline a formal communications protocol. The records stem from a request seeking documents related to “agency-level planning, policy, or procedural \[...\] The… ## [Newly Released Documents Show UAP “Space Tiger Team” Built Around Space and Transmedium Cases](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/newly-released-documents-show-uap-space-tiger-team-built-around-space-and-transmedium-cases/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newly-released-documents-show-uap-space-tiger-team-built-around-space-and-transmedium-cases) _2026-05-01 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released Department of War document obtained through a Freedom of Information Request request (FOIA case #24-F-1205) originally filed with U.S. Space Command (FOIA case #24-R-020), outlines the 2023 formation of a “UAP Space Tiger Team,” a coordinated effort led by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to address unidentified anomalous phenomena specifically within \[...\] The post… ## [New Emails Reveal Pentagon Effort to Align Messaging on AATIP and Luis Elizondo](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/new-emails-reveal-pentagon-effort-to-align-messaging-on-aatip-and-luis-elizondo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-emails-reveal-pentagon-effort-to-align-messaging-on-aatip-and-luis-elizondo) _2026-04-27 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released series of Pentagon emails from May 2019 reveals an internal contradiction at the center of the Department of Defense’s narrative on the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and Luis Elizondo. At the center of the records is a May 7, 2019, email from senior Pentagon official Neill Tipton, former Director of \[...\] The post New Emails Reveal Pentagon Effort to… ## [Pentagon Spokesperson Christopher Sherwood Emails on UFOs, UAP, and more](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/pentagon-spokesperson-christopher-sherwood-emails-on-ufos-uap-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pentagon-spokesperson-christopher-sherwood-emails-on-ufos-uap-and-more) _2026-04-23 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ Update and Note on June 17, 2026: After this article was written, an overlooked second batch of Christopher Sherwood emails was added to the archive below. Although their contents are not reflected in this article, they are available in full, below. A newly released collection of Department of Defense records centers on internal email communications \[...\] The post Pentagon Spokesperson Christopher… ## [Newly Released FBI File Details 1984 Washington Navy Yard Bombing Investigation](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/newly-released-fbi-file-details-1984-washington-navy-yard-bombing-investigation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newly-released-fbi-file-details-1984-washington-navy-yard-bombing-investigation) _2026-04-14 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released FBI file documents the Bureau’s investigation into the April 20, 1984, bombing of the Washington Navy Yard Officers’ Club in Washington, D.C. The records consist primarily of FD-302 interview reports, investigative summaries, and supporting materials compiled by the FBI’s Washington Field Office in coordination with multiple federal and local agencies. One FBI report \[...\] The… ## [Archive of Luis Elizondo’s “Deleted” Emails](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/archive-of-luis-elizondos-deleted-emails/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=archive-of-luis-elizondos-deleted-emails) _2026-04-02 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ Luis Elizondo has become a central figure in the modern discourse surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) due to his alleged involvement with the Pentagon’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). His revelations and subsequent claims have been both groundbreaking and controversial, fueling numerous debates regarding the U.S. government’s engagement with UAPs. In an… ## [NASA Partially Lifts Redactions in James Webb Briefing Records Following Appeal](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/nasa-partially-lifts-redactions-in-james-webb-briefing-records-following-appeal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasa-partially-lifts-redactions-in-james-webb-briefing-records-following-appeal) _2026-03-30 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case involving congressional briefings on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has yielded additional records following a successful appeal, but the newly released material continues to be heavily redacted, leaving key portions of the briefing content concealed. The case, labeled as 25-00860-F-HQ, stems from a September 22, 2024, FOIA \[...\] The post NASA… ## [FBI File Collection on J. Edgar Hoover](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/fbi-file-collection-on-j-edgar-hoover/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fbi-file-collection-on-j-edgar-hoover) _2026-03-30 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States. He was appointed director of the Bureau of Investigation – the FBI’s predecessor – in 1924 and was instrumental in founding the \[...\] The post FBI File Collection on J. Edgar Hoover first appeared on The… ## [Cold War Nuclear Assessment Re-Released with Fewer Redactions After Five-Year Review](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/cold-war-nuclear-assessment-re-released-with-fewer-redactions-after-five-year-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cold-war-nuclear-assessment-re-released-with-fewer-redactions-after-five-year-review) _2026-03-23 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A Cold War-era intelligence document examining the global spread of nuclear weapons has been re-released following a Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) request filed by The Black Vault. The document, National Intelligence Estimate 4-63, “Likelihood and Consequences of a Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Systems,” was originally produced in June 1963 and coordinated across multiple U.S.… ## [FAA Records Detail Pilot Encounter with Unidentified Object Pacing Aircraft Over Nevada](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/faa-records-detail-pilot-encounter-with-unidentified-object-pacing-aircraft-over-nevada/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faa-records-detail-pilot-encounter-with-unidentified-object-pacing-aircraft-over-nevada) _2026-03-20 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released set of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), documents an unusual aerial encounter involving a business jet over Northern Nevada in May 2025. The records include air traffic control (ATC) audio and internal FAA logs, though key data, specifically radar information, was withheld. The FOIA \[...\] The post FAA Records… [Listen](https://documents2.theblackvault.com/documents/faa/PWA192_R43_052025_0130-0245.wav) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W0qzHI9IgwH4) _2026-03-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [FOIA Request on UAP Keywords Produces Minimal Results, Heavy Redactions, from Energy Department](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/foia-request-on-uap-keywords-produces-minimal-results-heavy-redactions-from-energy-department/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foia-request-on-uap-keywords-produces-minimal-results-heavy-redactions-from-energy-department) _2026-03-20 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides limited insight into internal communications involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), despite a broad request targeting multiple keywords tied to the subject. The request, submitted on May 23, 2024, sought all emails to, from, or copied to Secretary of \[...\] The post FOIA Request on… ## [FCC Records Detail Internal and Public Response to Jimmy Kimmel Controversy](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/fcc-records-detail-internal-and-public-response-to-jimmy-kimmel-controversy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fcc-records-detail-internal-and-public-response-to-jimmy-kimmel-controversy) _2026-03-19 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A newly released collection of records from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), provides insight into how the agency handled public backlash, media inquiries, and internal discussions surrounding a controversy involving late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, Commissioner Brendan Carr, and broader First Amendment concerns. The controversy… ## [AATIP Resurfaces in 2022 TS-SCI Briefing, According to Navy FOIA Release](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/aatip-resurfaces-in-2022-ts-sci-briefing-according-to-navy-foia-release/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aatip-resurfaces-in-2022-ts-sci-briefing-according-to-navy-foia-release) _2026-03-04 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ Two separate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Department of the Navy, both filed nearly a year apart and scoped differently, have yielded the same single responsive record: a chain of emails detailing a March 2022 briefing on the Advance Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization \[...\] The post AATIP… ## [Despite Trump’s Call to Release UAP Files, Navy Denies Appeal for 78 Classified UAP Photographs](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/despite-trumps-call-to-release-uap-files-navy-denies-appeal-for-78-classified-uap-photographs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=despite-trumps-call-to-release-uap-files-navy-denies-appeal-for-78-classified-uap-photographs) _2026-03-02 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ Just days after former President Donald Trump publicly stated that he wanted to order the release of UFO and UAP-related files, the U.S. Navy formally denied an appeal seeking the release of 78 photographs designated as “unidentified aerial phenomena” (UAP). The decision, dated February 24, 2026, upholds a prior full denial of a Freedom of \[...\] The post Despite Trump’s Call to Release UAP Files,… ## [CIA Reprocesses Detention Program Record Under FOIA More Than a Decade After Public Disclosure](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/cia-reprocesses-detention-program-record-under-foia-more-than-a-decade-after-public-disclosure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cia-reprocesses-detention-program-record-under-foia-more-than-a-decade-after-public-disclosure) _2026-02-10 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ The Central Intelligence Agency has completed a Freedom of Information Act request filed by The Black Vault in August 2013, releasing records in April 2025 under case F-2013-02345, nearly twelve years after the request was submitted. (The Black Vault has a large backlog of documents that have yet to be put online, hence the delay \[...\] The post CIA Reprocesses Detention Program Record Under FOIA… ## [Pentagon Refuses to Search for ‘Immaculate Constellation’ Emails](https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/pentagon-refuses-to-search-for-immaculate-constellation-emails/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pentagon-refuses-to-search-for-immaculate-constellation-emails) _2026-01-27 · John Greenewald · The Black Vault_ A recent Freedom of Information Act response issued by the Department of War raises significant questions about the government’s obligations under FOIA, after officials declined to conduct even a basic email search tied to allegations surrounding the so-called “Immaculate Constellation” program. The request, filed by The Black Vault and assigned case number 25-F-3827, sought a \[...\] The post… ## [SatDump 2.0](https://usradioguy.com/software/satdump-2-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=satdump-2-0) _2025-12-27 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ What’s coming soon to SatDump: SatDump’s development towards version 2.0.0, Major Rewrite: The developers are working on a complete rewrite of the SatDump software to fix previous design flaws and improve the overall system. For the full list and explanation, check here https://www.satdump.org/posts/towards-2.0.0 How to download and install the latest VERYWIP (Very Work In Progress) ... Delve… ## [Step-By-Step NOAA Weather Map Part 2: The Basic Map](https://globechalk.substack.com/p/step-by-step-noaa-weather-map-part-24e) _2025-09-19 · Dara Seidl · Globechalk Design Board_ Plot your weather stations and bring in real-time temperature with async functions ## [Step-By-Step NOAA Weather Map Part 1: API Testing](https://globechalk.substack.com/p/step-by-step-noaa-weather-map-part) _2025-09-08 · Dara Seidl · Globechalk Design Board_ Fetching weather station locations from the NOAA NWS API ## [Step-By-Step NOAA Weather Map](https://globechalk.substack.com/p/step-by-step-noaa-weather-map) _2025-09-05 · Dara Seidl · Globechalk Design Board_ Join me as I build a custom interactive weather map ## [WXtoIMG: A Legacy in Weather Satellite Decoding](https://usradioguy.com/software/wxtoimg-a-legacy-in-weather-satellite-decoding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wxtoimg-a-legacy-in-weather-satellite-decoding) _2025-08-05 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ A Brief History WXtoIMG was a pioneering and widely beloved software for decoding Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) signals from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) polar-orbiting weather satellites, as well as WEFAX transmissions from geostationary satellites. Developed by Craig Anderson from Auckland, New Zealand in 2000, and distributed via the Abstract Technologies… ## [NOAA 15 and 19 Decommisioning](https://usradioguy.com/news/noaa-15-and-19-decommisioning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noaa-15-and-19-decommisioning) _2025-08-01 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ UPDATE August 13 2025 NOAA 19 was decommissioned early as a result of a battery failure that occurred on August 9, 2025. This battery failure jeopardizes the ability to ensure safe operations of the spacecraft. Based on NOAA’s requirement to responsibly manage on-orbit assets, NOAA-19 was passivated on August 13, 2025 Rev 85130 at 1655 ... Delve Deeper "NOAA 15 and 19 Decommisioning" » The post… ## [Discovery Drive](https://usradioguy.com/hardware/discovery-drive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=discovery-drive) _2025-07-24 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ Unlock the Skies with Discovery Drive: Affordable Automatic Satellite Tracking Hey Radio Enthusiasts, Have you ever wanted to explore the vast world of satellite signals but felt intimidated by complex and expensive equipment? Well, get ready to change that! KrakenRF Inc. Discovery Drive is going to be a game-changer for anyone looking to unlock the ... Delve Deeper "Discovery Drive" » The post… ## [Global cloud layers on your Devices](https://usradioguy.com/software/catfood-earth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=catfood-earth) _2025-07-08 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ Transform Your Devices with Catfood Earth: The Living Planet on Your Screens I wanted to share a nice Windows and Android screensaver/ background that I have been using for a few years. Ever wished you could gaze at Earth from space, watching the subtle dance of day and night, the shifting clouds, and even real-time ... Delve Deeper "Global cloud layers on your Devices" » The post Global cloud… ## [End Of Life for NOAA 15 and 19?….not so fast…](https://usradioguy.com/science/end-of-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=end-of-life) _2025-06-13 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ UPDATE 07-31-2025 End of an Era: Decommissioning the Legacy POES Satellites The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially wrapped up End-of-Life (EOL) testing for NOAA-15 and NOAA-19, signaling the imminent decommissioning of these two venerable spacecraft. As the last operational platforms in the enduring NOAA Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES)… ## [Vitality GOES](https://usradioguy.com/software/vitality-goes-web-app/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vitality-goes-web-app) _2025-06-09 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ Vitality GOES- A tool to work with imagery and data created by goestools and/or Satdump Jamie Vital has built a Web App for showcasing Geostationary Weather Satellite Data. The software is designed to display text and images received from GOES satellites via goestools and satdump. UPDATE: 3/08/2025 The latest version as of this writing is ... Delve Deeper "Vitality GOES" » The post Vitality GOES… ## [Decommissioning NOAA-18](https://usradioguy.com/news/decommisioning-noaa-18/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decommisioning-noaa-18) _2025-06-03 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ UPDATE 06-06-2025 Multiple stations confirm that NOAA-18 is shut down on APT, S-Band, HRPT transmissions. The NOAA 18 Satellite was fully decommissioned via the shutdown commands at approximately 1740 UTC 06/06/2025 You may need to refresh the page to see the latest updates Deorbiting of the Satellite NOAA-18, like its legacy Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite ... Delve Deeper… [Listen](https://usradioguy.com/videos/NOAA18%20EOL.mp4) ## [GOES-19 now GOES-EAST](https://usradioguy.com/satellites/goes-19-now-goes-east/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goes-19-now-goes-east) _2025-04-07 · Carl · USRadioguy.com_ NOAA’s GOES-19 Satellite Begins Operations as GOES-East, Enhancing Weather and Space Monitoring NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite, the final installment of the advanced GOES-R Series, has officially commenced operations as GOES East. This milestone follows its successful launch on June 25, 2024, and the subsequent thorough testing of its instruments, systems, and data. Positioned 22,236 miles above ...…