GOES-R+

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite – R Series Program

Monitoring Earth's meteorological phenomena

The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite – R Series Program (GOES-R+) is a key element of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operations. The GOES-R+ series of satellites—which includes the R, S, T, and U satellites—is flying improved spacecraft and instrument technologies, for more timely and accurate weather forecasts. The program is improving the detection and observation of meteorological phenomena that directly affect public safety, protection of property, and economic health and development.

Mission Class:

Larger Missions

Mission Status:

Current

LASP Roles:

Research, Instruments

Science Target:

Earth's Atmosphere

Mission Focus:

Climate, Earth's Atmosphere, Space Weather, Weather

Launch Dates: November 19, 2016 (GOES-R); March 1, 2018 (GOES-S), March 1, 2022 (GOES-T), May 2024 (GOES-U)

Lead Institution: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Lead Funding Agency: NOAA

Partners: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Department of Commerce, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Services, Lockheed Martin Space System