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Please note: The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will continue through September 2026, the planned end of the DMSP mission. Due to recent changes, NCEI's source for these data are being updated so there will be a data gap as we work to implement the changes. Send comments and questions to: ncei.info@noaa.gov.