Success
GOESSGOES-S
Earth Science
United Launch Alliance(ULA)CommercialAtlas V 541
GTOorbit
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. GOES-S will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of the Western Hemisphere. GOES-S will be the primary tool for the detection and tracking of hurricanes and severe weather. Once operational as GOES-17, the satellite wil replace GOES-15 satellite.
Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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Mission details
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), operated by the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service division, supports weather forecasting, severe storm tracking, and meteorology research
Oct 16, 1975 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#5,728
ULA Mission
#127
Pad Launch
#90
Location Launch
#765
Designator
2018-022
Weather GO
90%
Launch Window
NET
Mar 1, 2018, 10:02 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Atlas V 541 Specs
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 4 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
Length
60 m
Diameter
3.8 m
Launch Mass
479 t
LEO Capacity
17,410 kg
GTO Capacity
8,290 kg
GEO Capacity
3,530 kg
Launch Cost
$145M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2011
Fastest Turnaround
4mo 2d
Total Launches
9
Successful
9
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
9
Maiden flight: Nov 26, 2011
United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
Founded
2006
Administrator
Interim CEO: John Elbon
Total Launches
173
Successful
173
Failed
0
Pending
38
Consecutive Success
173
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Timezone
America/New_York
Local Launch Time
Mar 1, 2018, 5:02 PM
Total Launches
1,109
Total Landings
75
Coordinates
28.4889, -80.5778