GOES-R Series Weather Satellite Quiz

What does the 'R' in GOES-R series stand for?

• Order in the series

• Revolutionary

• Research

• Rover

Where was the GOES-R satellite originally from before its journey to space?

• California

• Florida

• Texas

• Colorado

What was a significant challenge in transporting the GOES-R satellite?

• Its fuel requirements

• Its fragile components

• Its weight and size

• Its height

At what altitude does the GOES-R satellite operate to match Earth's rotation?

• 50,000 miles

• 30,000 miles

• 22,000 miles

• 10,000 miles

Which of the following is NOT a capability of the GOES-R satellite?

• Mapping lightning in real-time

• Taking advanced weather pictures

• Monitoring sun's activity

• Predicting earthquakes