Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2023-06-10 09:34 Citation: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/meteorological-satellite-tiros/nasm_A19650289000 Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2023-06-10 13:24
Name TIROS-N
NORAD ID 11060
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names Television Infrared Observation Satellite-N
Description TIROS-N was an operational meteorological satellite for use in the National Operational Environmental Satellite System (NOESS) and for the support of the Global Atmospheric Research Program (GARP) during 1978-84. The satellite design provided an economical and stable sun-synchronous platform for advanced operational instruments to measure the earth's atmosphere, its surface and cloudcover, and the near-space environment.
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/meteorological-satellite-tiros/nasm_A19650289000
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date Oct. 13, 1978, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image TIROS-N
Field Previous Suggested
Alternative Names - Television Infrared Observation Satellite-N
Description 137.77 Carrier TIROS-N was an operational meteorological satellite for use in the National Operational Environmental Satellite System (NOESS) and for the support of the Global Atmospheric Research Program (GARP) during 1978-84. The satellite design provided an economical and stable sun-synchronous platform for advanced operational instruments to measure the earth's atmosphere, its surface and cloudcover, and the near-space environment.
Website - https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/meteorological-satellite-tiros/nasm_A19650289000