# NOAA-14

> American weather satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q55624488](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55624488)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOAA-14)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/noaa-14

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for NOAA-14:

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## Summary  
NOAA-14 is an American weather satellite launched in 1994 as part of the Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) program. It was designed to monitor global weather and climate conditions, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA-14 succeeded NOAA-12 and was later succeeded by NOAA-15.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 30, 1994 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Atlas E/F ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **Part of**: Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) constellation  
- **Preceded by**: NOAA-12  
- **Succeeded by**: NOAA-15  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1994-089A  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 1994-089A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 23455 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of NOAA-14?  
A: NOAA-14 was designed to monitor global weather and climate conditions, providing data for meteorological forecasting and environmental research.  

### Q: When was NOAA-14 launched?  
A: NOAA-14 was launched on December 30, 1994, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 aboard an Atlas E/F rocket.  

### Q: Who operated NOAA-14?  
A: NOAA-14 was operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a U.S. government agency.  

## Why It Matters  
NOAA-14 played a critical role in advancing weather forecasting and climate monitoring by providing continuous, high-quality data from its polar orbit. As part of the POES program, it contributed to global observations of atmospheric temperature, humidity, and cloud cover, which are essential for short-term weather predictions and long-term climate studies. Its data supported disaster preparedness, agricultural planning, and scientific research, making it a cornerstone of environmental monitoring during its operational lifetime. NOAA-14 also demonstrated the reliability of Lockheed Martin's satellite technology and the Atlas E/F launch vehicle, paving the way for future missions.

## Notable For  
- **Continuity in POES Program**: Bridged the gap between NOAA-12 and NOAA-15, ensuring uninterrupted weather data collection.  
- **Advanced Monitoring**: Provided critical data for meteorological and climate research.  
- **Successful Launch**: Deployed via an Atlas E/F rocket, showcasing reliable launch capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: December 30, 1994  
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Atlas E/F  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 23455  

### Mission Context  
- **Part of**: Polar Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) constellation  
- **Preceded by**: NOAA-12  
- **Succeeded by**: NOAA-15  

### Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1994-089A  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 1994-089A  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report