The GOES-19 satellite has officially entered operational service, revolutionizing weather monitoring and space weather prediction. The advanced satellite provides high-resolution imagery and real-time atmospheric measurements to track hurricanes, wildfires, severe weather, and solar storms.
NOAA’s new primary geostationary satellite replaces GOES-16, offering capabilities beyond typical weather tracking. It is equipped with the NOAA’s first compact coronagraph (CCOR-1), which monitors solar activity and detects massive energy bursts that can impact Earth. This technology will improve solar storm forecasting, potentially saving critical infrastructure from damage.
The compact coronagraph allows for real-time monitoring of the solar corona, providing early warnings about space weather events. The data collected by GOES-19 will also aid in forecasting severe weather events on Earth, such as hurricanes and wildfires, supporting meteorologists and first responders.
With its operational service, GOES-19 joins GOES-18 to form NOAA’s primary satellite constellation, watching over a large portion of the globe. This enhances global weather monitoring and space weather prediction capabilities, providing critical support for disaster preparedness and response efforts.
Source: https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/04/noaas-goes-19-satellite-now-active