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geostationary operational environmental satellite (GOES)
A class of satellite operated by NOAA, positioned in a nearly stationary orbit over the equator at an altitude of about 22,500 miles. GOES-8 is currently the operational "east" spacecraft at 75 degrees West longitude, while GOES-10 is the "west" spacecraft located at 135 degrees West. GOES-11 is in standby at 110 degrees West.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Environnement naturel
- Catégorie : Les récifs coralliens
- Organization: NOAA
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