Powerful GOES-U weather satellite cleared for June 25 launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

The green lights continue to shine leading up to the launch of a powerful U.S. weather satellite. GOES-U, the fourth and final member of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) GOES-R series of next-gen weather satellites, has been cleared for its planned Tuesday (June 25) liftoff following an in-depth readiness review on Monday (June 24). More

(Source: Space.com - Jun 25)