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The world's first meteorological satellite
The first meteorological satellite was launched from Cape Canaverl in 1960 -
Applications Technology Satellite series
created to explore and flight-test new technologies and techniques for communications, meteorological and navigation satellites. -
the first of the improved satellites was launched
The first improved meterological satellite launched since the 1960 satellite -
SMS-1
The purpose of the SMS was to provide improved meteorological data on worldwide weather phenomena for improved forecasting -
the end of the Applications Technology Satellite series
they stopped launching these series of Satellites -
The first GOES
The early GOES satellites were spin stabilized and viewed the earth only about ten percent of the time. -
first of the Advanced TIROS-N
These satellites are physically larger and have more power, than their predecessors, to accommodate more equipment. -
NOAA-15
NOAA-15 is the first in a series of five satellites with improved imaging and sounding capabilities that will operate over the next decade. -
GOES-13
epresents the first of the next generation of GOES satellites. -
METOP launched
is Europe's first polar orbiting satellite used for operational meteorology. Subsequent satellites in the series are provisionally planned for launch at 5 year intervals to match the 5-year design life and provide continuity of services.
