The GOES satellites monitoring the weather of the United States are ________.

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The question states that the satellites are "monitoring the weather of the United States," indicating that they are still in use. The acronym "GOES" stands for "Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite," indicating that they are geostationary. The question does not mention x-ray analyses of clouds, an altitude of 80 kilometers, or classification preventing public viewing, so options C, D, and E are all incorrect.

The GOES Satellites Monitoring the Weather of the United States