NOAA’s GOES-S Satellite Awaits Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NOAA’s GOES-S satellite waits for liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NOAA’s GOES-S satellite waits for liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Photo credit: United Launch Alliance

NOAA’s GOES-S satellite is scheduled to launch today at 5:02 p.m. EST. aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Live launch coverage will begin at 4:30 p.m. on NASA TV and NASA’s GOES-S Launch Blog.