NASA | NPP: Why another Earth observing satellite?

The video discusses the importance of launching new Earth observing satellites like NPP to replace aging instruments and improve data accuracy. NPP will collect critical data on Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land to understand climate change. It will test instruments for future weather satellites and provide data for weather forecasting and climate observation. The interconnectedness of Earth's systems is highlighted, and NPP's dual goals of weather monitoring and climate observing are emphasized.

What are the main reasons for launching a new Earth observing satellite?

What critical measurements will the new satellite NPP collect?

What are the two specific goals of the NPP satellite?

In what way does NPP differ from previous Earth observing satellites?

How does the NPP satellite contribute to understanding climate change?