Low Earth Orbit.

Joint Polar Orbiting Satellite System (JPSS) & Near Earth Orbit Network (NEON) Programs

At GVT, we proudly support the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite missions led by NOAA, NASA, and international partners — programs that have delivered more than fifty years of continuous climate data and global insight. These satellites form the foundation of the world’s long-range weather forecasting systems, providing over 80% of the data used in 3- to 7-day predictive models. Our team contributes engineering expertise that helps ensure these vital systems perform with precision and reliability. Beyond forecasting, LEO satellites play a crucial role in monitoring wildfires, droughts, floods, air quality, coral reef health, and coastal waters — delivering the environmental intelligence that protects communities and supports global resilience.

Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program — a cornerstone of global environmental monitoring. Operating in low Earth orbit, JPSS satellites deliver continuous data from missions including Suomi NPP, NOAA-20, and NOAA-21, with future satellites expanding that capability. Through advanced ground systems engineering, GVT helps enable the command, control, and data processing that keep these vital missions running. JPSS plays a critical role in forecasting weather, monitoring climate and oceans, and protecting lives, property, and the nation’s economy.

NEON program — a next-generation initiative redefining how environmental data is collected and applied. NEON enables advanced atmospheric, marine, terrestrial, and polar observations, providing critical data for weather prediction, fire and flood modeling, and climate research. By helping power the tools that make a Weather-Ready Nation, GVT plays a key role in transforming environmental intelligence into real-world resilience.