Raytheon technology successfully reaches orbit on Next-Gen weather satellite system
VANDENBERG AFB, CA. Oct. 29, 2011. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) technology reached orbit following the successful launch of NASA's NPOESS Preparatory Project spacecraft. NPP is a polar-orbiting satellite that will function as a bridge between the current NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) and a new constellation of weather monitoring spacecraft known as the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS).NOAA weather satellites are the backbone of life-saving weather forecasts and advance hazardous outlooks relied upon by individuals, businesses, emergency responders and the military every day.