Re: til November, when GOES-R launches :)
Posted by cypresstx on 8/28/2016, 10:33 pm
from  https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/08/22/sophisticated-new-u-s-weather-observatory-being-readied-for-launch/

GOES R will be renamed GOES 16 once it reaches geostationary orbit. Initially, controllers position the satellite at 89.5 degrees West longitude for an extensive year-long checkout and validation. It then awaits call-up to replace either the GOES West or GOES East operational observatories covering the U.S.

I vote East as well !
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