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Date: Jun 4 13:11 2005

RE: GOES-N Delta IV launch	Permalink

The GOES-N Delta IV launch is being planned for June 23, 2005, with a 45 minute launch window from 22:13 -22:58 GMT. The Delta IV Heavy Demo mission launched prior to GOES-N on December 21, 2004, required additional launch pad refurbishment and investigation of a potential fuel cavitation issue, which resulted in some first stage propulsion under performance. The GOES-N Delta IV launch profile and reduced use of full throttle engines is different and has been cleared of the potential fuel cavitation concern. It was later found that some Delta IV composite over wrapped pressure vessels (COPV) used in the first and second stages had internal weld related buckles that were out of family and were subsequently recommended for replacement. The COPV replacements contributed to the launch delay from May 4, 2005, to June 23, 2005. GOES - NO/P is the next series of GOES satellites. The multimission GOES series N-P will be a vital contributor to weather, solar, and space operations and science. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are actively engaged in a cooperative program to expand the existing GOES system with the launch of the GOES N-P satellites. The mission of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) system is to: • Maintain continuous, reliable operational, environmental, and storm warning system to protect life and property • Monitor the Earth's surface and space environmental conditions • Provide atmospheric and oceanic observations and data dissemination capabilities • Provide services and products for a wide range of federal agencies, state and local governments, and private users. Updates on launch preparations can be viewed through the NASA portal Web site at: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/goes-n/main/index.html Realplayer stream __________________

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Date: May 28 03:58 2005

GOES-13	Permalink

The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-N (GOES-N), to be launched into orbit for NASA aboard a Boeing Delta IV rocket later this month, will be the focus of a media opportunity on Thursday, June 2. The event will be held at 17:30 GMT. at the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Florida. The event will include an opportunity to photograph GOES-N and interview project officials from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Boeing Satellite Systems. GOES-N, which becomes GOES-13 when it reaches orbit, is the first of three new geostationary weather and environmental satellites built for NASA by Boeing Satellite Systems. GOES-N, GOES-O and GOES-P are planned to be launched over the next five years. GOES-N will feature a highly stable pointing platform, which will improve the performance of the Imager and Sounder that are important instruments for creating daily weather-prediction models and for hurricane forecasting. For NOAA's National Ocean Service, data from GOES-N will be valuable for oceanographic circulation models and forecasts for U.S. coastal communities. GOES-N will also provide expanded capability for the space and solar environment-monitoring instruments. Forecasts and warnings for solar disturbances will be enhanced. This will protect investments of billions of dollars by the private sector and the government for assets on the ground and in space. As with all of NOAA's geostationary and polar-orbiting weather satellites, GOES-N will also be able to relay distress signals detected from emergency locator beacons on the ground and at sea. The Delta IV rocket, built by Boeing Expendable Launch Systems, is being prepared for launch at Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The launch is scheduled to occur on Thursday, June 23 at the opening of a 45-minute launch window that occurs between 22:13 - 22:58 p.m. GMT. __________________

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