Overview

• GOES-U is set to launch on June 25 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
• The satellite's Compact Coronagraph will provide rapid imagery of the sun's outer layer, enhancing space weather prediction.
• GOES-U will replace GOES-16 in the GOES-East orbital slot, offering upgraded weather and space weather monitoring.
• Public can watch the launch live on NASA’s digital platforms or attend virtual events for mission insights.
• GOES-U incorporates lessons learned from its predecessors, aiming to be the most advanced in the series.