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pl23_spac0114.jpg

Securing cover for TIROS V satellite prior to launching

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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.

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NOAA in Space

Space Vehicles

TIROS

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Space

Satellite

Vehicle