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pl23_spac0275.jpg

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Description

An early image from Applications Technology Satellite 1 (ATS-1). This satellite was launched into orbit on December 7, 1966 and was the prototype for the GOESseries of satellites as well as for many modern communications satellites.

Display Date

1966 December 11 1744 EST

Collection

NOAA in Space

Imagery

Visible Imagery

Keywords

Space

Imagery

Visible

GOES