GOES-L launches from CCAFS

[KSC-00PP-0619]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-0619

  • Release Date: 03-May-2000

    • Description: The Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L lifts off at 3:07 a.m. EDT from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on- orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90- day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season.

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