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House subcommittee presses NOAA on GeoXO contract descopes, canceled instruments
Summary
Members pressed NOAA officials about recent GeoXO program changes, including termination of two instrument contracts (ocean color and atmospheric composition) and whether descope decisions risked losing capabilities Congress sought to preserve.
NOAA officials told the House Science, Space, and Technology subcommittee that the agency descaled two GeoXO instruments to prioritize core public‑safety capabilities, while lawmakers warned those changes could reduce capabilities Congress intended to fund.
Ranking Member Rep. Amo opened the line of questioning by saying, “NOAA canceled several satellite instruments and reduced the number of satellites from 3 to 2.” He asked NOAA to identify specific contract changes and whether those changes had been communicated to Congress.
Irene Parker, deputy assistant…
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