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Satellite Information and Links

GOES Satellites:

Main Page
Special GOES Bulletins
General Satellite Messages
Routine Eclipse Schedules
Command and Data Acquisition (CDA) facilities:

Fly Out Charts for GOES I-M, N-P, R Series

GOES Transition Schedule Presentation

GOES-South America (GOES-12):

GOES-12 is now supporting South America
More Information.

GOES-EAST (GOES-13):

Routine Dissemination Schedule

GOES-14

GOES-14 is in storage mode but remains Earth pointing for operation of the XRS. The NOAA post launch science test took place from November 30, 2009 to January 4, 2010.

GOES-14 Post Launch Test Information

GOES-WEST (GOES-15):

Routine Dissemination Schedule

GOES-P was launched on March 4, 2010 and has reached geostationary orbit and was renamed GOES-15. The first visible image from GOES-15 arrived on April 6, 2010 and the first Infrared arrived on April 26, 2010. Check out the first images using the links below:

First Visible Image from GOES-15 (OSEI)
First Visible Image from GOES-15 (CIMSS - STAR)
First Infrared Image from GOES-15 (OSEI)
First Infrared Image from GOES-15 (STAR/ASPB, comparison with GOES-13)
GOES-15 Post Launch Test Information

Technical Information:

2 line element sets

Azimuth/elevation calculators & tools for your dish:

Satcom Tools and Calculators

Satellite finder with magnetic north

Look Angle Calculator (ses-americom)

Look Angle Calculator (comsearch.com)

Ingestor calibration information
(you may still need to contact your vendor):

GVAR Download Center Files

GOES Calibration

METEOSAT Satellites:

Eumetsat Home Page
Eclipse Interruptions
Service News
Image Data Dissemination Service

MTSAT-1R and 2R Satellites:

MTSAT-1R will be replaced by MTSAT-2R in 2010. Additional information can be found at the JMA Home Page below.

JMA Home Page

POES Satellites:

NESDIS Fly Out Charts for POES/DMSP, IJPS, NPP/NPOESS (Valid as of February, 2012)

Other Bulletins and Notices

General Information and Links

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