The Improved TIROS Operational Satellite (ITOS) inaugurated the second generation of a space-based system to provide continuous, day-to-day observations of the Earth's weather systems. ITOS launched a total of six satellites from 1970 through 1976, continuing the mission of the TIROS and the TIROS Operational Satellite programs. Created by Mark Avino Date Created 11/05/2018 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Commercial; Earth Observation; Exploration; Robots; Satellites; Science; Solar System; Space; Spacecraft Rights and Restrictions Usage conditions apply
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