Shaping the Future of Weather Forecasting

Since the launch of the world’s first weather satellite, TIROS-1, in 1960, we have been at the forefront of Earth observation and weather satellite innovation. Most recently, GOES-U, the final spacecraft in NOAA’s GOES-R series, launched on June 25, 2024, onboard a Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Previously known as GOES-U, the satellite was renamed GOES-19 upon reaching geostationary orbit on July 7, 2024. Looking to the future, we have been selected by NASA to design and build NOAA’s next-generation GeoXO satellite constellation, which will expand upon the GOES-R series, introducing groundbreaking advancements in weather forecasting to address the challenges of climate change and environmental issues. Additionally, the next-generation Lightning Mapper (LMX) we have been selected to integrate into GeoXO, will enable more accurate weather forecasts, longer lead times for severe weather warnings and improved data for predicting wildfire ignition points. These cutting-edge satellites and instruments will shape the future of weather monitoring and prediction into the 2050s and beyond. To learn more about NOAA’s GOES-R weather satellite series or the next-generation GeoXO weather satellite constellation, visit: