GOES Mission TeamNovember 19, 2016CategoriesGOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite)GOES-R Centaur Takes OverThe first stage of the Atlas V spent its fuel and separated as planned. The single RL10 engine of the Centaur upper stage is now burning to lift GOES-R faster and higher. Speed is above 12,800 mph. GOES Mission TeamNovember 19, 2016CategoriesGOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite)GOES-R