Today, NOAA announced the launch of its new GOES-U satellite, scheduled for 2023. This satellite will be the first of its kind, featuring a massive solar array that will provide a reliable source of solar power to the satellite. The solar array will be the largest of its kind ever constructed and will be capable of providing up to 25 kilowatts of continuous power to the satellite. This power will enable NOAA to increase its coverage of the Earth’s atmosphere, improving weather forecasting and climate monitoring. This launch marks a major milestone in the development of satellite technology, and we can expect to see more powerful satellites in the future.

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source: Phys.org