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Meet the GOES-R Satellite

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Illustration of the GOES-R spacecraft. It has a rectangular silver body with a gold solar panel extending from one side. The limb of Earth is reflected in the solar panel.

Audience

Educators, Students

Grade Levels

Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12

Subject

Earth Science, Technology, Satellites

Type

Other Multimedia, Posters, Websites

The GOES-R satellite is orbiting Earth helping weather forecasters track storms and other weather systems. GOES stands for “geostationary operational environmental satellite.” Use the animated videos and downloadable posters and comic books to learn about this satellite.
Meet GOES-R