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GOES 3 was placed in a geostationary orbit directly over the equator over the Indian Ocean to replace GOES 1 as part of GARP (GOES 1 was then moved to replace SMS II). GOES 3 is still in its position over the Indian Ocean but is of limited use due to decaying parts. The craft was reactivated in 1995 to transmit educational programming throughout the Hawaiian Islands from the University of Hawaii.

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NASA, NOAA, Ford Aerospace, McDonnell Douglas
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