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NOAA Satellites Prove a Lifesaver for Thousands of People
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NOAA Satellites Prove a Lifesaver for Thousands of People

New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that NOAA’s Search and Rescue satellite-aided tracking beacons helped in the rescue of 397 people in the United States in 2022, including 275 individuals rescued in 80 incidents at sea. And so far in 2023, another 22 lives have been saved, including 21 people involved in eight incidents at sea, the report said. NOAA operates the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) System around the world and around the clock, to detect and locate people in distress. Mariners, aviators and recreational enthusiasts can all access the satellite system in an emergency using a portable radio transmitter called a 406-distress beacon, a device that can send an SOS signal from anywhere on earth, at any time, including under...