SATELLITES-------
TIROS-TIROS I-------
TIROS-TIROS I-------
Weather Satellites:
TIROS I
TIROS I - Television Infrared Observation Satellite I
Launch date: April 1, 1960
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Standard Thor-Able
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To test the experimental television techniques leading to a world-wide meteorological satellite information system. To test sun angle and horizon sensor systems for spacecraft orientation.
TIROS I - Television Infrared Observation Satellite I
Launch date: April 1, 1960
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Standard Thor-Able
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To test the experimental television techniques leading to a world-wide meteorological satellite information system. To test sun angle and horizon sensor systems for spacecraft orientation.
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