CYGNSS Program

NASA Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) is an active Earth-observation constellation launched on 15 December 2016. Eight microsatellites use reflected navigation signals to measure ocean-surface wind speeds through tropical cyclones, improving understanding of storm intensification and hurricane forecasting.

Identity

Aliases: CYGNSSCyclone Global Navigation Satellite SystemCyclone Global Navigation Satellite System MissionCYGNSS Mission
Domains: spaceflight
Name: CYGNSS Program
Status: active
Types: scienceresearchoperations

Details

Description: NASA Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) is an active Earth-observation constellation launched on 15 December 2016. Eight microsatellites use reflected navigation signals to measure ocean-surface wind speeds through tropical cyclones, improving understanding of storm intensification and hurricane forecasting.
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Start Date: 2016-12-15

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Creation Time: August 13, 2026 at 18:29:52 UTC
Updated Time: August 13, 2026 at 18:29:52 UTC

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Official Urls: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/cygnss/https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/cygnss/2016/12/15/newly-launched-cygnss-microsatellites-to-shed-light-on-hurricane-intensity/https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/missions/earth-missions-current/