GOES-U Mission
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Booster
B1087
B1086
B1072
Landing
Expended (Atlantic Ocean)
Return to Launch Site (Landing Zone 2)
Return to Launch Site (Landing Zone 1)
Mission
GOES-U
Mission Type
Earth Science
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S Series (GOES-S) is the second of the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. The four satellites of the series will provide advanced imaging with increased spatial resolution and faster coverage for more accurate forecasts, real-time mapping of lightning activity, and improved monitoring of solar activity.
Last Update: NET June 25.
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