Replacement
Replacement of this satellite remains a topic of debate. Although NHC forecasters occasionally cite the data provided by QuikSCAT, some do not feel that the value of the data warrants the expenditure that would be necessary for replacement of the satellite with a similar instrument, but rather advocate development of a more advanced satellite.
A joint project for creating a new satellite with the next generation of equipment has been announced by NASA and the NHC. The new satellite is scheduled to be operational in 2015, at which time it will be put in orbit around Earth.
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