NASA | NPP: Final Steps to Countdown

The video tutorial covers the preparation and launch of the MPP satellite, the first to combine weather and climate observations. It highlights the mission's goals, the significance of launching from Vandenberg for polar orbits, and details about the launch tower and rocket. The video also explores the operations at the Mission Director Center, emphasizing the coordination required for a successful launch.

What is the role of the Mission Director Center on launch day?

How do the launch management team prepare for launch day?

What emotions might one feel when a satellite reaches orbit?