UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13

SUCCESS Delta IV M+(4,2) →
May 24, 2006 at 22:11 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Earth Science Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 37B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMGeostationary Operational Environmental Satellite

In January 1998, Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc.(BSS), of El Segundo, Calif., was awarded a contract from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. The contract includes the design, manufacture, integration and launch of two Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, GOES N and GOES O, with options for GOES P and GOES Q. The GOES program is funded and operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

MISSION
GOES 13
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
PROGRAM
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8d9fc85a-07a2-43f4-9ef7-02f4e3cb833e
Reported date: May 24, 2006 at 22:11 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
M+(4,2)
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
15
SUCCESS RATE
100%
When is the Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13 launch?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 10:11 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for GOES 13?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13 mission uses the Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta IV M+(4,2) has flown 15 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GOES 13 going to?
The GOES 13 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching GOES 13?
The Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program.
Can I watch the Delta IV M+(4,2) | GOES 13 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
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Launch date set: May 24, 2006 at 22:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
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Launch ID: 8d9fc85a-07a2-43f4-9ef7-02f4e3cb833e
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Mission Profile

GOES 13 was a Delta IV M+(4,2) mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 24, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Orbit. It was flown as part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite program. The launch was a success.