Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011
A Delta II rocket launches with the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) spacecraft payload from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. (Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls)
America’s newest polar-orbiting satellite roared into orbit this morning, setting the stage for enhanced weather data NOAA scientists will use to develop life-saving severe weather forecasts days in advance.
The NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) satellite was launched from Vandenberg…
