The NOAA-B satellite will launch from the Western Test Range into Sun-synchronous orbit to replace the TIROSN-satellite as part of the national operational environmental satellite system in support of the Global Atmospheric Research Program and the World Weather Watch. The mission objectives, primary environmental sensors, launch particulars, flight sequence of events, mission support, and project costs for NOAA-A through NOAA-G are discussed. NASA's responsibilities include launch, in-orbit evaluation and spacecraft checkout.


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    Title :

    Prelaunch Summary: Noaa-B Launch


    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English