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Description
Securing cover for TIROS V satellite prior to launching. Lettering on nosecone reads: CAUTION EXPLOSIVE DEVICES ARE SET IN THIS VEHICLE CONSULTDIRECTIONS BEFORE HANDLING. The bulbous nose fairing protected the satelliteduring its ride through the atmosphere into space.
Collection
NOAA in Space
Space Vehicles
TIROS
Keywords
Space
Satellite
Vehicle