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Final GOES-R series satellite, GOES-U, launched by NASA

Video. NASA enhances weather observation with GOES-U satellite launch

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NASA launched the GOES-U weather satellite on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

As the final addition to NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) series, GOES-U will enhance weather observation and environmental monitoring. It will track local weather events impacting public safety, including thunderstorms, hurricanes, wildfires, and solar storms. This powerful satellite aims to improve forecasting and emergency response for severe weather conditions.

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