Defense Department Reverses Decision to Stop Sharing Satellite Weather Data

The Department of Defense has reversed its decision to stop sharing satellite weather data with scientists and meteorologists, despite peak hurricane season looming in the Atlantic. The data, collected by Defense Department satellites, is crucial for hurricane forecasting and monitoring sea ice in polar regions. The Navy had planned to phase out the data as part of a modernization effort, but after feedback from government partners, officials found a way to keep the data flowing until September 2026.