Goes 1

USA

Also called SMS 3 or Goes A

3rd satellite of the SMS series and first operational satellite operated by the NOAA

Launch data:

Designation:	08366 / 75100A
Launch date	16 Oct 1975
Launch site	CC, LC-17B
Launch vehicle	Delta-2914 (#116<)
Mission	Meteorology
Geostationary orbit on:
Mass at launch	627 kg (294 kg?)

Visible and IR photos

Location

Begin	End	Position
L: 16 Oct 1975		60°E
		90°W
		115°W
		135°W
29 Jun 1991		81.2°W; inclination: 10.5°

End of life

Out of service

7 Mar 1985

Built by Ford Aerospace
Transmits on 136.38 MHz

Ref: #15 - update: 09.07.08