The first attempt to look at the earth's weather from space occurred early in the history of the United States space program. In 1959 Vanguard II was launched with light-sensitive cells able to provide information about the earth's cloud cover....

The first attempt to look at Earth's weather from space occurred early in the space program of the United States. In 1959, Vanguard II was launched with light-sensitive cells able to provide information about Earth's cloud cover....

A weather satellite is a type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth. These meteorological satellites, however, see more than clouds and cloud systems. City lights, fires, effects of pollution, auroras, sand...

Byline: Jim Erickson, Rocky Mountain News BROOMFIELD -- A new generation of weather satellites that can pinpoint where hurricanes will strike and provide more reliable storm forecasts: That's the goal driving about 350 scientists, engineers and government officials who've gathered at the...

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Japan is concerned by a Chinese anti-satellite weapons test and has demanded a full explanation from Beijing, Japan's top government spokesman said Friday.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuhisa Shiozaki also suggested that China's lack of transparency over its military development could trigger suspicions about its motives in...

China confirmed Tuesday it has conducted an anti-satellite weapons test but insisted it wasn't militarizing space, nearly two weeks after the event that alarmed the world and prompted questions about Beijing's motives.Both the United States and Japan have expressed concern about the Jan. 11 test,...