Ball Aerospace clears final major design review of JPSS-1

Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS-1) spacecraft has finally been cleared in its final major design review by American spacecraft manufacturer, Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. This accomplishment signifies that the spacecraft’s development is on track for its scheduled launch on the first quarter of 2017.

Together with NASA and NOAA, Ball Aerospace administered a delta Critical Design Review (dCDR) in December 2012 on the JPSS-1 that lasted for four days. Due to the success of the spacecraft review, it can now carry on with the implementation.

The next-generation satellite will follow the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite to deliver critical environmental data and maintain the progression of weather and environmental observations.

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