SATELLITES-------
SMS-SMS II--------
SMS-SMS II--------
Weather Satellites:
SMS II
SMS II - Synchronous Meteorological Satellite II
Launch date: February 6, 1975
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
The second operational satellite designed to sense meteorological conditions from a fixed location above the Earth, and to provide this data to operational forecasters and private interests on the ground. The satellite was designed to compliment SMS I and cover the Western U.S. and Pacific basin.
SMS II - Synchronous Meteorological Satellite II
Launch date: February 6, 1975
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
The second operational satellite designed to sense meteorological conditions from a fixed location above the Earth, and to provide this data to operational forecasters and private interests on the ground. The satellite was designed to compliment SMS I and cover the Western U.S. and Pacific basin.
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