GOES

GOES, or Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, are weather satellites that orbit Earth at the same rate the planet spins, staying fixed over a specific area. This allows them to continuously monitor weather patterns, storms, and environmental conditions in real-time. Positioned in space about 22,000 miles above Earth, they provide crucial data for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster management, helping forecasters track severe weather like hurricanes and storms with high accuracy and providing timely information to keep communities safe.