New-generation weather satellite nears November launch

A weather satellite expected to dramatically improve forecasting of hurricanes and other severe weather is being fueled in Titusville for an early November launch from Cape Canaveral. Meteorologists can hardly contain their excitement about the spacecraft known as GOES-R, scheduled to blast off Nov. 4 on a powerful version of United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. “It’s a big deal. It’s a big upgrade from what we’ve had in the past,” said Fred Johnson, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Melbourne. “This should save lives and property.” More

(Source: Florida Today - Sep 30)