NOAA’s latest generation of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES), known as the GOES-R Series, is the nation’s most advanced fleet of geostationary weather satellites.
Find out more about these satellites as well as the latest news below.
Introducing the GOES Satellites
An introduction to NOAA's GOES-R Series Satellites - including GOES-R GOES-16 GOES East and GOES-S GOES-17 GOES West.
Introducing the GOES Series GOES 101
Satellite science is fun for kids too! From weather and hazards on Earth to search and rescue and bursts of energy from the sun, the GOES-R satellite will see it all from 22,000 miles above our planet!
Watch GOES-R Meet GOES-R
GOES News
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The ozone band, part of the thermal infrared spectrum, allows us to track changes in the atmosphere… -
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When hazardous winter weather threatens, NWS forecasters can use a new tool with GOES and JPSS… -
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Whether you're celebrating a lasting bond or a new connection, our space-inspired Valentine’s… -
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A rare winter storm highlighted both the impacts extreme weather can have on our lives and the… -
Satellite Snapshots
NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring multiple wildfires that began erupting in southern… -
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From all of us celebrating on Earth—and in orbit—here’s to a new year of global cooperation,… -
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Here are NOAA's most captivating satellite images of 2024, based on your votes! -
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NOAA’s newest satellite, GOES-19, provided a beautiful view of Earth during the winter solstice.