Witnesses underline NOAA–DOD interdependence; Space Force, DMSP and JCSDA flagged as key elements Air Force and Navy witnesses told the subcommittee they rely heavily on NOAA data; members pressed how LEO orbit responsibility, DMSP sunset, and GOES transfers affect continuity and redundancy for military users.

The Air Force and Navy stress the critical reliance on NOAA data for military operations, raising urgent questions about future continuity as key satellite systems face shutdowns.

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