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GOES
9 Status
- Launched May 23, 1995
- Operated as GOES-West at 135E West until July 27, 1998
- Significant current increase in Momentum Wheel #1 and #2
- Telemetry consistent with low/no lubricant levels.
- Remaining life thought to be very limited
- Stored at 105EWest as limited-capability on-orbit spare
- Limited operation test performed Dec 1999
- Imager Visible channels degraded due to momentum wheel noise
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