NOAA-18 Decommissioned: A Legacy in Earth Observation
On June 6, 2025, NOAA-18 was officially decommissioned after nearly 20 years in orbit. A critical transmitter failure ended its ability to send data, marking the close of a long career in global weather and climate monitoring. Users are now directed to rely on newer satellites like NOAA-20 and NOAA-21 for continued Earth observation.