GeoXO Geostationary Extended Observations (NOAA / NASA)
NOAA's next generation of geostationary weather satellites, planned from 2032, will improve warnings of severe weather and hazards (NOAA).
Image: NASA (iss073e0080625, May 15, 2025).
Last reviewed: 4 sources cited
Explain Like I'm 10
- GeoXO will be new weather satellites that stay over the same spot above Earth.
- They will watch storms, wildfires, smoke and floods as they happen.
- This helps forecasters warn people sooner.
The Five W's of GeoXO
Who
NOAA and NASA. NASA manages development and launches the satellites; NOAA operates them and delivers the data.
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
What
Satellites carrying visible and A kind of light our eyes can't see that we feel as heat. Special cameras use it to see warm objects and gases. Glossary imagers and a new hyperspectral infrared sounder for better forecasts.
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
When
The first launch is planned for 2032; further launches are planned for 2034, 2039 and 2043.
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO timeline
Where
In A high orbit, about 22,000 miles up, where a satellite moves with Earth's spin and stays over the same spot. Glossary, watching over the Western Hemisphere. It will replace the current GOES-R Series.
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
Why
In March 2026 the Commerce Department's Inspector General found GeoXO had made adequate progress, and noted a possible gap in data if older GOES satellites end before GeoXO is operating.
Connected Solutions
- GOES-19 Today's GOES-R Series satellite that GeoXO will follow.
Impact Statement
Agency solution · in development
GeoXO will detect and monitor wildfires, smoke, dust, volcanic ash, drought and flooding, improving lead times for public alerts (NOAA).
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
For Further Information: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
The Inspector General made six recommendations to reduce the risk of a gap in geostationary weather data and improve risk management (OIG).
How This Saves People & the Planet
For People
Better short-term forecasts and severe storm warnings protect people across the Western Hemisphere (NOAA).
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
For Nature
GeoXO will watch the weather, oceans and environment, including wildfires and drought (NOAA).
Source: NOAA NESDIS, GeoXO
Learn More About GeoXO
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