On August 3, 2021 the Suomi-NPP (S-NPP) spacecraft experienced a pointing anomaly from 12:46:45 UTC to 22:28 UTC. During this event, all instruments aboard entered safe mode. The CERES FM5 instrument did not collect science data from August 3, 2021 12:46:45 UTC to August 4, 2021 14:15:04 UTC. Available CERES data surrounding the event has been verified, and the data has been determined to be of science quality.
Delivery of new Suomi NPP data ceases on Nov. 2, 2026. Users should transition to alternative products.
Suomi NPP data announcement