NOAA launching GOES-T satellite Tuesday

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NASA and NOAA plan to launch a new satellite into space on Tuesday afternoon. This technology makes it easier to predict the weather both on Earth and in space. Joining WINK News meteorologist Nash Rhodes to talk about the mission is NOAA and NASA meteorologist Dr. Jordan Gerth.

Watch the full video above.

Learn more about the satellite here.

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