The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite – R Series (GOES-R) program is a key element to meeting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) mission.
The advanced spacecraft and instrument technology used on the GOES-R series will result in more timely and accurate
weather forecasts.
It will improve support for the detection and observations of meteorological phenomena and directly affect public safety, protection of property, and ultimately, economic health and development. The first launch of the GOES-R series satellite is scheduled for 2015.
Recent News
The GOES-R Mission Preliminary Design Review (PDR) – Part II was successfully held February 28-29, 2012 at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The Standing Review Board provided an overall “Green” assessment and requested six Requests for Action (RFAs) from the review.
With the devastating tornado breakouts GOES-R has received some media attention about the future capabilities that our satellites will provide in helping to improve tornado detection. Learn More
GOES-R Research Satellite Meteorologist Tim Schmit was featured in NASA's Space Place Mission Chronicles in February 2012. Learn about Tim's work with environmental satellites and his contributions to GOES-R.
Upcoming Events
March 13, 2012: The GOES-R Key Decision Point “C” Review will be conducted by the Center Management Council at Goddard Space Flight Center.
Apr. 30 - May 4, 2012: NOAA Satellite Science Week will be held in Kansas City, Missouri.
Agenda
Sept. 3-7, 2012:The 2012 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference will be held in Sopot, Poland Call for Papers
Apr. 8 - 12, 2013: NOAA Satellite Conference for Direct Readout, GOES/POES, and GOES-R/JPSS Users will be held in Miami, FL. Conference
