Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO)

NOAA’s Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite system will be its next generation of geostationary satellites, replacing the current GOES-R Series. The information GeoXO supplies will improve short-term forecasting and warning of severe weather and hazards that threaten the security and well-being of everyone in the Western Hemisphere.

The first GeoXO launch is planned for 2032 to ensure continuity of observations from geostationary orbit as the GOES-R Series nears the end of its operational lifetime.

Advancing NOAA’s Mission

GeoXO will watch over the Western Hemisphere as part of NOAA’s observing system that supports short-term forecasts and warnings of extreme weather and environmental hazards. This observing system will deliver information that sophisticated forecasting models use to predict weather patterns.

NOAA’s Data Users Inform GeoXO Capabilities

NOAA, its data users, and industry partners worked together to prioritize GeoXO’s observations. To do this, they evaluated future environmental scenarios, studied GeoXO’s potential capabilities, assessed the value and societal and economic benefits of various observations, and conducted interviews, surveys, and workshops.

New & Improved Observations

Infographic showing a variety of benefits from GeoXO's imager and sounder for weather forecasting and warning

New technology and scientific advancements will improve observations for short-term weather forecasts and severe storm warnings. GeoXO will also detect and monitor environmental hazards like wildfires, smoke, dust, volcanic ash, drought, and flooding, providing advance warning to decision makers and improving lead times for public alerts.

GeoXO’s advanced capabilities will help track extreme weather and the evolving needs of NOAA’s data users. GeoXO will continue and improve on GOES-R’s visible/infrared imagery and add hyperspectral infrared sounding for improved forecasts.

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Hyperspectral Infrared Sounding

Real-time information about the vertical distribution of atmospheric moisture, winds and temperature for better numerical weather prediction and forecasts for short-term severe weather.

Image of a hurricane in the atlantic ocean

Visible and Infrared Imaging

Real-time, high-resolution visible and infrared imagery for monitoring Earth’s weather, oceans and environment.

Collaboration Delivers the Mission

GeoXO is a collaborative mission between NOAA and NASA. NASA is managing the development of the satellites and will launch them for NOAA, which will operate them and deliver data to users worldwide. NOAA and NASA are working with commercial partners to design and build the GeoXO spacecraft and instruments.