For-Profit Companies Canβt Easily Replace NOAAβs Weather-Forecasting Prowess Science Latest By:Christine Wiedinmyer Β· Kari Bowen 15 February 2025 at 07:00 Replicating the abilities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationβs fleet of weather satellites would take time and a lot of moneyβand expose private companies to a large amount of risk.