# @nasaartemis on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BP7jPGUjsmk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/15345935-nasaartemis-instagram
- **Posted:** 2017-01-31T13:30:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NASA Artemis (@nasaartemis) — https://gondola.cc/nasaartemis

## Caption

Pictured here is a full earth composite taken from GOES-16’s geostationary spot above the planet. The GOES-R satellite was one of the most eagerly anticipated satellites in recent memory. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched it in November 2016 with the promise to revolutionize weather forecasting in the U.S. 
After years of construction, a harrowing rocket launch and delicate maneuvering to put it in position 22,300 miles above the earth, the most advanced satellite NOAA has ever put in orbit has sent back its first pictures. They were worth the wait.

GOES-16 provides one of the most granular views of the planet. Compared to its predecessors currently in orbit, GOES-16 returns images that are four times higher resolution and are captured in a fifth of the time.

The more nuanced view of the atmosphere could help scientists improve forecasts and more closely monitor extreme weather events. GOES-16 launched a month after Hurricane Matthew. If the satellite had been operational then, it would have given researchers an extra tool to track and forecast the storm, particularly in places like Haiti where weather stations are incredibly sparse.

Sunday’s deadly tornado outbreak in the Southeast is another area where GOES-16’s advanced imaging capabilities could provide real and potentially life-saving benefits.

Climate scientists will also reap benefits from GOES-16 imagery. Being able to better track how the atmosphere functions now will help them answer what happens to it in the future as the planet continues to warm. Image credit: NASA/NOAA, copy credit: Brian Kahn #NASA #NOAA NOAA #climate #warming #environment #science #STEM #weather #satellite #GOESR #rocket #planet #beautiful #dataisbeautiful

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weather, planet, goesr, satellite, warming, science, nasa, stem, rocket, beautiful, noaa, environment, dataisbeautiful, climate

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