SATELLITES-------
TIROS-TIROS II-------
TIROS-TIROS II-------
Weather Satellites:
TIROS II
TIROS II - Television Infrared Observation Satellite II
Launch date: November 23, 1960
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To test the experimental television techniques and infrared equipment leading to a world-wide meteorological satellite information system. To evaluate a new attitude control system for spacecraft orientation which utilizes the earth's magnetic field.
TIROS II - Television Infrared Observation Satellite II
Launch date: November 23, 1960
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
To test the experimental television techniques and infrared equipment leading to a world-wide meteorological satellite information system. To evaluate a new attitude control system for spacecraft orientation which utilizes the earth's magnetic field.
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