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The first meteorological satellite was launched from Cape Canaverl in 1960
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created to explore and flight-test new technologies and techniques for communications, meteorological and navigation satellites.
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The first improved meterological satellite launched since the 1960 satellite
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The purpose of the SMS was to provide improved meteorological data on worldwide weather phenomena for improved forecasting
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they stopped launching these series of Satellites
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The early GOES satellites were spin stabilized and viewed the earth only about ten percent of the time.
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These satellites are physically larger and have more power, than their predecessors, to accommodate more equipment.
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NOAA-15 is the first in a series of five satellites with improved imaging and sounding capabilities that will operate over the next decade.
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epresents the first of the next generation of GOES satellites.
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is Europe's first polar orbiting satellite used for operational meteorology. Subsequent satellites in the series are provisionally planned for launch at 5 year intervals to match the 5-year design life and provide continuity of services.
