NOAA Retires GOES-7 Satellite, Plans Next-Gen GOES-R

摘要

The GOES-7 satellite, one of NOAA's earliest, geostationary satellites, was moved into a higher orbit and retired from service in April, GOES-7 was retired through a final burn from its booster, which moved it approximately 300 kilometers above its operational geostationary orbit to a graveyard orbit that will prevent it from interfering with other satellites. A final maneuver adjusted the spin rate of the spacecraft and depleted all remaining fuel, then the communications packages were turned off and the satellite powered down.