Status: Launch Successful

Mission:

The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) is the fourth of the next generation of geostationary weather satellites, known as the GOES-R series. The four satellites of the series 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. Once GOES-U reaches orbit, it will be renamed GOES-19.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit B1072 - Maiden Flight Landing Zone 1 B1086 - Maiden Flight Landing Zone 2 B1087 - Maiden Flight Atlantic Ocean

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