Atlas V 541 | GOES-R
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R) is 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-R is the first satellite of the series, and it will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s Western Hemisphere and space weather monitoring. It will be the primary tool for the detection and tracking of hurricanes and severe weather.
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 4 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
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Mission Profile
GOES-R was a Atlas V 541 mission operated by United Launch Alliance that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on November 19, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. It was flown as part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program. The launch was a success.