# GOES-12

> American geostationary weather satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q31562](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q31562)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOES_12)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/goes-12

## Summary
GOES-12 is an American geostationary weather satellite launched on July 23, 2001. Operated by NOAA, it was part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series, monitoring weather and climate from a fixed orbital position.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** 2001-07-23
- **Operator:** National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas II
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36
- **Orbit Type:** Geostationary
- **Series:** Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)
- **Predecessor:** GOES-11
- **Successor:** EWS-G1 (U.S. Space Force weather satellite)
- **Identifiers:** COSPAR ID: 2001-031A, NSSDCA ID: 2001-031A, SCN: 26871

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of GOES-12?
A: GOES-12 was an American geostationary weather satellite designed to monitor weather patterns and climate conditions from its fixed orbital position.

### Q: Which government agency operated GOES-12?
A: GOES-12 was operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

### Q: How was GOES-12 placed into orbit?
A: GOES-12 was launched on July 23, 2001, aboard an Atlas II rocket from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36.

## Why It Matters
GOES-12 served as a critical component of the United States' weather forecasting infrastructure. By operating in geostationary orbit, it provided continuous monitoring of weather systems, hurricanes, and environmental conditions across the Americas. This capability significantly improved the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts, aiding in disaster preparedness, climate research, and environmental monitoring. Its launch and operation maintained the continuity and advancement of the GOES series, which remains fundamental to meteorological science and public safety.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, a key United States weather forecasting satellite series.
- Its launch configuration specifically using an Atlas II expendable launch system.
- Being operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Its specific predecessor (GOES-11) and successor (EWS-G1) within the satellite sequence.

## Body
### Launch Configuration
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas II
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36
- **Launch Date:** 2001-07-23
- **Identifiers:** COSPAR ID: 2001-031A, NSSDCA ID: 2001-031A, SCN: 26871

### Operational Context
- **Operator:** National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- **Orbit Type:** Geostationary Satellite
- **Instance Of:** Weather Satellite, Geostationary Satellite
- **Part Of:** Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite series
- **Predecessor:** GOES-11 (American geostationary weather satellite)
- **Successor:** EWS-G1 (U.S. Space Force weather satellite)
- **Aliases:** GOES-M
- **Wikipedia Title:** GOES 12

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report