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Initiated in 1970, the Improved Tiros Operational Satellite (ITOS) system was a series of six satellites that provided, for the first time, day-to-day, routine weather observation from space for the benefit of the general public.

This educational poster, prepared to accompany the inauguration of the ITOs program, highlights the importance of this new capability to monitor the Earth's weather. Aimed at school-age audiences and hobbyists, the poster also reflects NASA's interest in stimulating public interest in its programs.

Note the special attention the poster gives to the "momentum wheel". This innovation was new to ITOS and enabled the spacecraft to point its cameras and other instruments constantly at the Earth, improving its observational capabilities.

Found in collection, 2013

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 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts Manufacturer NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
 Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W) (Overall (for both objects)): 38.1 × 50.8cm (1 ft. 3 in. × 1 ft. 8 in.)
 Materials Paper
Ink
Graphite
 Inventory Number A20181264000 Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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