GOES-16
29 Jun 2010
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GOES-R, or GOES-16, is the first in the GOES-R series of 4 NOAA geostationary weather satellites. It provides advanced imagery and real-time mapping of weather, lightning and monitoring of solar activity and space weather.

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A spacecraft with the reflection of the Earth on the solar panel.

​​​​​Artist's impression of ​GOES-16

Credit: NASA
RAL Space Involvement 

Design, AIV

Subject
Earth Observation

Main Objectives
To provide more timely and accurate weather forecasts and improve support for the detection and observation of meteorological phenomena that directly affect public safety, protection of property and ultimately, economic health and development.

Launch Date
2015​

Further Project Information
GOES-R Program Office


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