June 21, 2002

NOAA-M/Titan II Rocket Ready for Launch June 24

The launch of the NOAA-M polar-orbiting weather satellite for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration aboard a U.S. Air Force Titan II rocket is scheduled to occur on Monday, June 24. Liftoff will be from Space Launch Complex 4 West at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The 10-minute launch window extends from 2:22 - 2:32 a.m. EDT.

The NOAA-M satellite will improve weather forecasting and monitor environmental events around the world. NOAA-M is the third in the current series of five polar-orbiting satellites with improved imaging and sounding capabilities that will operate over the next 10 years. NOAA-M, built by Lockheed Martin, will collect meteorological data and transmit the information to the NOAA National Weather Service for its long-range weather and climate forecasts. Users around the world will also be able to access the satellite's images and data.

The pre-launch news conference will be held at VAFB on Sunday June 23, at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EDT

Greenbelt employees may view live coverage of the launch on NASA Television in the Bldg 3 auditorium. You may enter Bldg 3 through the lobby doors near the auditorium; keycard not required.

NASA 's Mission:
*To understand and protect our home planet
*To explore the Universe and search for life
*To inspire the next generation of explorers
…as only NASA can

For a further details of the NASA mission, go to: http://www.nasa.gov/bios/vision.html

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