SATELLITES-------
TIROS-TIROS X-------
TIROS-TIROS X-------
Weather Satellites:
TIROS X
TIROS X - Television Infrared Observation Satellite X
Launch date: July 2, 1965
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To further test the TIROS system in preparation for the Weather Bureau's completely operational TOS (TIROS Operational Satellites) system, and to provide maximum satellite coverage during the 1965 hurricane season.
TIROS X - Television Infrared Observation Satellite X
Launch date: July 2, 1965
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To further test the TIROS system in preparation for the Weather Bureau's completely operational TOS (TIROS Operational Satellites) system, and to provide maximum satellite coverage during the 1965 hurricane season.
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