TIROS-1

19601.07 m diameterWeather satellite

LocationSpace (LEO)

Year1960

Size1.07 m diameter

TypeWeather satellite

About TIROS-1

The first successful weather satellite. Launched April 1, 1960. Sent back the first television images of clouds from space. Operated for 78 days. Proved that satellites could watch weather systems across the globe. Led to the continuous weather satellite coverage used today.

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