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Last Updated: May 14, 2012
 
 
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
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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 Ground Segment Project (GSP) and Core GS prime Contractor, Harris, successfully completed the Core GS CDR in Melbourne, FL, April 23-27, 2012.
The Spacecraft System Critical Design Review (CDR) was held April16-20, 2012 at Lockheed Martin in Littleton, CO.  Press Release
On April 5, 0212, NASA awarded the GOES-R and GOES-S launch contract to United Launch Services, LLC of Edgewood Colorado.  News Release
 
Upcoming Events
Sept. 3-7, 2012:  The 2012 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference will be held in Sopot, Poland  Call for Papers
Oct. 6-11, 2012:  The National Weather Association 37th Annual Meeting will be held in Madison, WI.   Conference
Jan. 6-10, 2013:  The 93rd American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting will be held in Austin, TX.   Conference
Apr. 8 - 12, 2013:  NOAA Satellite Conference for Direct Readout, GOES/POES, and GOES-R/JPSS Users will be held in Miami, FL.  Conference
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