Itos A
Improved Tiros Operational Satellite, also called Tiros M
General
| Designation | 04320 / 70008A |
| Launch date | 23 Jan 1970 |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Mission | Meteorology |
| Perigee/Apogee | 1431/1477 km |
| Inclination | 101.4° |
| Period | 115 min |
| Launch vehicle | Thor Delta #76 |
| Mass at launch | 310 kg |
This satellite is an evolved Tiros: it enables real time observation, night and day.
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