Objectives and Applications
Continue research and development of the meteorological satellite information system; prove TIROS could stay in orbit for an extended period of time; obtain improved data for use in weather forecasting during hurricane season; provide operational support for the Mercury-Atlas 8 launch on October 3, 1962.
Full Name
Television and InfraRed Observation Satellite
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
Launch Date
18 Sep 1962
Mission Links
EOL Date
21 Oct 1963
Orbit Sense
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International Designator
VCS-MA - Vidicon Camera System - Medium Angle |
| VCS-WA - Vidicon Camera System - Wide Angle |
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