Mission
The NOAA NESDIS mission is to provide and ensure timely access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources to promote, protect, and enhance the U.S.'s economy, security, environment, and quality of life. To fulfill its responsibilities NESDIS acquires and manages the U.S.'s operational environmental satellites, provides data and information services, and conducts related research.
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