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TIROS-TIROS VIII-------
The spacecraft operating system still included the infrared horizon scanner, the north direction indicator, despin weights and spinup rockets, and the magnetic attitude control system. TIROS VIII's APT system exceeded its 90-day expected lifetime and was a great success. Forty seven ground stations around the world were able to ingest satellite images. TIROS VIII remained operational for 1287 days before being deactivated by NASA on July 1, 1967.

PARTICIPANTS:

NASA, RCA, US Weather Bureau, Fairchild Stratos.
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