Satellite launch

Pre-launch of satellite

Pre-launch of satellite

Pre-launch of satellite

Unidentified satellite configuration

ITOS meteorological satellite

Satellite apparently photographed from space shuttle

Diagram of the configuration of spinning wheel configuration of TIROS satellite

TIROS-N satellite

TIROS-N satellite

TIROS-N satellite

TIROS-N satellite

ITOS meteorological satellite

President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher inspecting satellite model.

Satellite antenna at Wallops Island, Virginia

Satellite antenna at Wallops Island, Virginia

Satellite antenna at Wallops Island, Virginia

Diagram showing progression of meteorological satellites from TIROS I to TIROS-N

Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC)

Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) launch control room

Satellite Operations Control Center (SOCC) Data Acquisition Control Sub-system (DACS)

TIROS development from TIROS I to TIROS-N.

TIROS-N spacecraft diagram showing various sensor locations.

TIROS-N spacecraft mounted on launch vehicle adapter (two views).

Very High Resolution Radiometer (VHRR) distribution network.

Diagram of Satellite Search and Rescue (SARSAT) concept.

Artist's conception of a successful rescue based on SARSAT. Artist's initials are in lower right hand corner -- FJK ''72.

Composite image of Northern hemisphere derived from NOAA-2 scanning radiometer visible-spectrum image.

First complete view of the World's weather as observed by TIROS IX on multiple passes.

What country is this? TIROS N VHRR image. TIROS N was operational between October 1978 to February 1981.

How many countries can you see in this image? United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Holland, Denmark and France for starters. Image probably was obtained TIROS-N VHRR.

On a clear day you can see forever, at least a good part of western Europe. Image probably obtained from TIROS-N VHRR. Northwest Africa is in the lower left corner of the image.

Iceland, the Denmark Strait with pack ice, and the coast of Greenland. Probably obtained from TIROS-N VHRR imagery.

Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar (in the lower left corner). Probably obtained from TIROS-N VHRR imagery.

Northwestern Europe with snow covering the mountains of Norway. Probably obtained from TIROS-N VHRR imagery.

The North Atlantic, Norway, Sweden and the Gulf of Bothnia. Probably obtained from TIROS-N VHRR imagery.

Ash plume from Alaid Volcano on Atlasova Island.

Ice cover in the Bering Sea.

Ice cover on Hudson's Bay, Canada.

Ice cover in the Bering Sea.

Coastal currents on the California and Oregon coastline.

Coastal currents from northern California to Vancouver Island.

Infrared image of Great Lakes region showing surface water mass characteristics.

NOAA-6 infrared image of the Great Lakes.

Northern and southern hemisphere composite views obtained from NOAA-6 infrared sensor. Hurricane Allen is in the Gulf of Mexico poised to strike the Brownsville area. At the time of this image, Allen had a central pressure of approximately 909 mb and crossed the Texas coast with top wind speeds of 129mph.

Source and location of image from space unknown.

Cut-off North Pacific low as seen on pass 129 by TIROS-9.

Satellite signal receiving station at Wallops Island, Virginia.

Satellite signal receiving station at Wallops Island, Virginia.

Satellite signal receiving station at Wallops Island, Virginia.