GOES 4

USA


Also called Goes D

Launch data:

Designation: 11964 / 80074A
Launch date 9 Sep 1980
Launch siteCC, LC-17A
Launch vehicleDelta-3914 (#152)
Mission Meteorology
Geostationary orbit 135°W


Artist's rendition of GOES D/E/F series of satellites in orbit.





Scientist working on GOES-D model satellite prior to launching.


End of life

Out of service 22 Nov 1988


Ref: #15, #237 - update: 27.09.10