GOES-RAtlas V 541 United Launch Alliance Launch Status Success Sat · Nov 19th, 2016 6:42 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AFhtNHw8Hw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDhJYgcHDX8 Mission GOES-R Type: Earth Science The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R) is the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. The four satellites of the series will provide advanced imaging with increased spatial resolution and faster coverage for more accurate forecasts, real-time mapping of lightning activity, and improved monitoring of solar activity. GOES-R is the first satellite of the series, and it will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s Western Hemisphere and space weather monitoring. It will be the primary tool for the detection and tracking of hurricanes and severe weather. Location Space Launch Complex 41 Cape Canaveral, FL, USA 214 rockets have launched from Cape Canaveral, FL, USA. Rocket Atlas V 541 Length: 60 meters Diameter: 3.8 meters First Launch: November 26, 2011 Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 4 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine. The Atlas V 541 rocket has been launched a total of 7 times with 7 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency United Launch Alliance Type: Commercial Abbreviation: ULA Administration: CEO: Tory Bruno Founded: 2006 Launchers: Atlas | Delta IV | Vulcan Spacecraft: CST-100 Starliner Country: USA United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg. View Rocket Launch Schedule