TIROS (Television Infrared Observation Satellite) I, launched in April 1960, was the world's first weather satellite. TIROS imaged large swaths of the Earth's surface, allowing forecasters and scientists to see directly for the first time the large-scale features of our planet's weather systems. Operating for three months, the satellite transmitted thousands of images of cloud patterns and other phenomena to ground stations.
Created by
Mark Avino
Date Created
01/25/2018
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Commercial; Earth Observation; Exploration; Records & Firsts; Robots; Satellites; Science; Solar System; Space; Spacecraft
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