NASA and NOAA have cooperated for decades on the development, delivery and operation of polar and geosynchronous weather satellites.[189] The relationship typically involves NASA developing the space systems, launch solutions, and ground control technology for the satellites and NOAA operating the systems and delivering weather forecasting products to users.

Multiple generations of NOAA Polar orbiting platforms have operated to provide detailed imaging of weather from low altitude.[190] Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) provide near-real-time coverage of the western hemisphere to ensure accurate and timely understanding of developing weather phenomenon.[191]