TIROS 1 was the first weather satellite, launched in 1960
Close your eyes. Think of the Earth. You probably instantly see a blue marble with large patches of lush and green land and wispy clouds swirling around the globe. You knowIt’s easy for us to take these images for granted. After all, we often see pictures and satellite images of our planet. As a meteorologist, I look at the Earth every single day, studying weather patterns.
TIROS 1 was only in operation for two and a half months. In June 1960, it experienced a power failure. As of 2024, it remains in orbit.
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