More delays for new U.S. weather observatories

A weather satellite to fill a widening gap between old and new observatory fleets will be delayed several months because of problems with components in an infrared sounder, according to NASA. Two troublesome instruments have been the cause of the most recent delays in the NPOESS Preparatory Project, a NASA-led research mission that will also be thrust into another role as an operational resource for weather forecasters. More

(Source: Spcae Flight Now - Dec 17)