The hearing examined the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) program, which was over budget and behind schedule. The Subcommittee on Disaster Prevention and Prediction heard testimony from government officials and contractors involved in the program. NPOESS is a tri-agency program between the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, and NASA. It is meant to provide weather and environmental data for forecasting and climate monitoring through 2026. However, the program is over 25% over its initial budget and months behind schedule, raising concerns about potential gaps in weather observations. Witnesses were asked to explain the delays and cost overruns, as well as provide options for getting the program back on track while respecting taxpayer

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