Polaris
Intelligence
About
National Intelligence
Organizations
Products
Missions
Vehicles
Spacecraft
Constellations
Forecasts
Latest Information
Explore
GOES 3
retired
Admin Edit
Orbit: GEO
Launched 6/16/1978
Technical Specifications
Verified technical details
Dry Mass
273 kg
Total Mass
628 kg
Power
Unknown
Design Life
Unknown
Stakeholders
Operator
National Oceanographic and Oceanic Administration (NOAA)
Manufacturer
Ford Aerospace, Palo Alto
Launch Mission
GOES 3 Mission
6/16/1978