Images related to Advanced Weather Satellite GOES-N Launches

First Light from GOES-16
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First Light from GOES-16

The future of weather monitoring and forecasting just got more colorful and a whole lot clearer.

Published Jan 26, 2017

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Successful Launch of GOES-O (GOES-14)
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Successful Launch of GOES-O (GOES-14)

This ground-based photograph shows the GOES-O-bearing Delta IV rocket lifting off from Launch Complex 27 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on June 27, 2009.

Published Jul 8, 2009

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GOES-S Heads for Geostationary Orbit
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GOES-S Heads for Geostationary Orbit

A satellite in a geostationary orbit is in a “sweet spot” in which it orbits at the same speed that Earth rotates.

Published Mar 4, 2018

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Spare Weather Satellite Proves Its Worth
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Spare Weather Satellite Proves Its Worth

When the GOES-East weather satellite went dark in September 2012, a back-up satellite orbiting nearby sprang into action.

Published Oct 12, 2012

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GOES-P Satellite Launches
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GOES-P Satellite Launches

This photo shows the GOES-P satellite launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on March 4, 2010.

Published Mar 6, 2010

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First IR Image from Newest Weather Satellite Captures Hurricane Bill
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First IR Image from Newest Weather Satellite Captures Hurricane Bill

The first full-disk thermal image from the newest NASA/NOAA weather satellite shows the remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette and Tropical Depression Ana, as well as Hurricane Bill on August 17, 2009.

Published Aug 19, 2009

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Animation of Hurricane Isaac
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Animation of Hurricane Isaac

Super rapid scan images of Hurricane Isaac taken from geostationary orbit reveal the movement of clouds at different altitudes.

Published Aug 29, 2012

Severe Storms

Fog Fills the Strait of Juan de Fuca
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Fog Fills the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Coastal fog snakes its way into the channel between Washington state and Vancouver Island.

Published Jun 14, 2017

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First GOES-11 Image
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First GOES-11 Image

Published May 19, 2000

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Snowstorm Approaching the Southeastern United States
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Snowstorm Approaching the Southeastern United States

A large frontal system brought snow, ice, and sleet to states that are not usually prepared for such cold winter weather.

Published Feb 11, 2014

Land Severe Storms

Steinhatchee Fire, Florida
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Steinhatchee Fire, Florida

The Steinhatchee fire in northern Florida had burned more than 54,000 acres by the end of Thursday, May 24, 2001.

Published May 28, 2001

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