United States Air Force GOES 13 Delta IV M+(4,2)
About the GOES 13 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
- Launch Cost: $350,000,000
In January 1998, Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc.(BSS), of El Segundo, Calif., was awarded a contract from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. The contract includes the design, manufacture, integration and launch of two Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, GOES N and GOES O, with options for GOES P and GOES Q. The GOES program is funded and operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 37B launch pad has hosted 40 rocket launches, including 40 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
United Launch Alliance Delta IV M+(4,2) Rocket
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About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) GOES 13 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) GOES 13 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) GOES 13 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the GOES 13 mission?
The GOES 13 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) rocket. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) GOES 13 launch?
The United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) GOES 13 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) GOES 13 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Delta IV M+(4,2) launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the GOES 13 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.