Farewell, GOES-12…
Farewell to a valuable set of eyes 22,300 miles above us! GOES-12, the weather satellite launched in July, 2001 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is being retired, its operators have announced. Intended to operate for about five years, GOES-12 turned out to be a warrior, instead, wildly surpassing expectations. Going into service April […]
