GOES-R (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - R Series)

GOES-R (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - R Series) The GOES-R Series is the Western Hemisphere’s most advanced fleet of geostationary weather satellites
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The GOES-R program is a collaborative satellite development and acquisition mission between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The GOES-R series satellites will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s Western Hemisphere and space weather monitoring. The advanced spacecraft and instrumen

t technology used on the GOES-R series will result in more timely and accurate weather forecasts. It will improve support for the detection and observations of meteorological phenomena and directly affect public safety, protection of property, and ultimately, economic health and development. The first satellite in the GOES-R series is scheduled for launch in 2016. The GOES-R Program is managed by NOAA with an integrated NOAA-NASA program office organization, staffed with personnel from NOAA and NASA and co-located at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. GOES-R is composed of the GOES-R Program Office and two integrated NOAA-NASA project offices: the Flight Project and the Ground Segment Project. The GOES-R Program Office is responsible for the overall system and has ultimate authority and responsibility for managing the acquisition of the GOES-R Program including financial, technical, and programmatic processes and performance including bridging any gaps between the projects by validating and verifying project efforts to ensure mission success. The Flight Project oversees the development of the Space Segment, which consists of the spacecraft, the instruments, launch vehicle, and the auxiliary communication payloads. The Ground Segment Project consists of the entire ground system, including the facilities, antenna sites, software and hardware for satellite command and control and to process, create, and distribute end user products. Beginning with the first launch in 2016, the GOES-R series satellites (GOES-R, S, T and U) will extend the 2-satellite GOES system through 2036.

05/21/2026

Early preparation essential to staying safe all season

05/14/2026

GOES East (GOES-19) and GOES West (GOES-18) are always keeping a watchful eye over the Western Hemisphere!

05/13/2026
🌀 It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week! Are you ready for the upcoming season?While you're reviewing your emergency...
05/06/2026

🌀 It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week! Are you ready for the upcoming season?

While you're reviewing your emergency plans on the ground, NOAA's satellites are keeping a watchful eye from above. GOES East (GOES-19) and GOES West (GOES-18) work together to monitor weather systems in real-time, tracking storm development, path and intensity. The critical data they collect directly feeds into prediction models, allowing forecasters to issue more accurate, life-saving warnings. 🛰️⛈️

Take time this week to update your emergency kits, review evacuation routes, and stay weather-ready!

Learn more: https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep

Imagery: Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere

04/22/2026

Every day is at NOAA! In this week's learn how NOAA satellites keep watch over our planet, observing weather and keeping our communities safe.

04/20/2026

is a reminder that protecting our planet also means protecting people.

Learn how NOAA satellites provide emergency managers and first responders with the critical information they need to prepare for and respond to hazards: https://bit.ly/4u4eHUl

04/13/2026

Artemis II concluded its mission on Friday, April 10 and GOES West (GOES-18) saw it from geosynchronous orbit!

The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) onboard GOES-18 detected the spacecraft as it re-entered the atmosphere on approach to splashing down off the coast of San Diego, CA. The bright neon dots seen in the video traced the spacecraft's path through the Earth's atmosphere.

For the latest information on the Artemis II mission, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/

Imagery: Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere

04/10/2026

After a historic 10-day mission, Artemis II returns to Earth today.

The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to splashdown off the coast of San Diego, CA at 5:07 PM Pacific (8:07 PM Eastern), delivering astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen back home.

GOES West (GOES-18) will keep a watchful eye over the Pacific Coast today, monitoring clouds and weather conditions in near-real time prior to splashdown and informing forecasts for the area. Current forecasts look favorable for today's return.

For the latest information on Artemis II, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/

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