List of GOES satellites


This is a list of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites. GOES spacecraft are operated by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with NASA responsible for research and development, and later procurement of spacecraft.

Imagery



Satellites

SMS-derived satellites

Manufactured by Ford Aerospace

First generation

Built on a Hughes Space and Communications HS-371 spacecraft bus

Second generation

Built on a Space Systems/Loral LS-1300 spacecraft bus

Third generation

Built on a Boeing BSS-601 spacecraft bus

Fourth generation (GOES-R Series)

Built on a Lockheed Martin A2100 spacecraft bus