SP-4012 NASA HISTORICAL DATA BOOK: VOLUME III
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 1969-1978

 

Table 4-69. ITOS B Characteristics

 

Would have been called:

NOAA 2

Date of launch (location):

Oct. 21, 1971 (WTR)

Launch vehicle:

Same as NOAA 1

Weight (kg):

Same as NOAA 1

Shape:

Same as NOAA 1

Dimensions (m):

Same as NOAA 1

Power source:

Same as NOAA 1

Responsible NASA center:

Same as NOAA 1

Project manager:

Same as NOAA 1

Objectives:

Same as NOAA 1

Equipment:

2 APT

2 AVCS

2 SR

Solar Proton Monitor (SPM)

Flat Plate Radiometer

Results:

Unsuccessful because of launch vehicle second-stage oxidizer system gas leak; orbit not achieved.


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