NASA/NOAA | First Images from NOAA's GOES-14 Weather Satellite

The video covers the launch of the D4 rocket carrying the GOES satellite, which has been renamed GOES-14. The satellite provides high-resolution weather images, aiding in severe weather prediction. The first image from GOES-14 shows weather patterns over the U.S. and the Atlantic. The video highlights the satellite's advanced technology, including its ability to capture stable images from 22,000 miles away. Historical satellite images, like those of Hurricane Katrina, underscore the importance of such technology in public safety and weather forecasting.

What was the original name of the satellite that was renamed to GOES-14?

• GOES-R

• GOES-Q

• GOES-P

• GOES-O

What weather phenomenon was observed in the Oklahoma and Texas area from the first images of GOES-14?

• Tornadoes

• Snowfall

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

How far away is the GOES-14 satellite from Earth?

• 22,000 miles

• 15,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 30,000 miles

What technology does the GOES-14 satellite use to capture stable images?

• Magnetic sensors

• Star trackers

• Gyroscopes

• Laser beams

Which past hurricane was notably captured by previous GOES missions, aiding in public safety?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Irma