GOES-U Launch: Everything you need to know about the fourth and final satellite in the (GOES) - R Series

Author:   Charles D Battle
Publisher:   Independently Published
ISBN:  

9798321833759


Pages:   68
Publication Date:   03 April 2024
Format:   Paperback
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GOES-U Launch: Everything you need to know about the fourth and final satellite in the (GOES) - R Series


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"The GOES-U mission, being the final satellite in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) - R Series, carries the weight of high expectations. The mission is tasked with providing critical atmospheric, hydrologic, oceanic, climatic, solar, and space data for advanced detection and monitoring of environmental phenomena. The stakes are high, as these data directly affect public safety, protection of property, and our nation's economic health. Challenges: The road to the GOES-U launch is fraught with challenges. The team has spent years building the instruments and spacecraft, integrating all the satellite's components, and conducting rigorous testing to ensure it can withstand the harsh conditions of launch and successfully take up residence 22,236 miles above Earth. The satellite, the size of a small school bus and weighing over 6,000 pounds, must be carefully packed and shipped from Colorado to Florida. The propellant loading must be done very carefully as the propellants and their vapors are toxic. Moreover, the launch date had to be postponed to allow time for teams to fully repair and test the Falcon Heavy core booster after a liquid oxygen leak was identified. What to Expect: The GOES-U mission is targeted to launch in June. Once in orbit, GOES-U will provide advanced imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth's weather, oceans, and environment, as well as real-time mapping of total lightning activity and improved monitoring of solar activity and space weather. It will work hand-in-hand with GOES-18, watching over more than half the globe1. The mission promises to bring a wealth of data that will significantly enhance our ability to monitor environmental phenomena. ""GOES-U Launch: Everything you need to know about the fourth and final satellite in the (GOES) - R Series"" is your comprehensive guide to this monumental mission. Dive into the intricacies of the mission, understand the challenges faced, and anticipate the wealth of data that GOES-U will bring. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in space missions, environmental monitoring, or simply curious about the future of our planet. Grab your copy today!"

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Author:   Charles D Battle
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.104kg
ISBN:  

9798321833759


Pages:   68
Publication Date:   03 April 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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