EYE IN THE SKY

The video discusses TIROS-1, a satellite designed for weather observation, equipped with advanced scientific instruments including two Vidicon cameras. It was launched from Cape Canaveral using a Thor Able rocket and orbits the Earth at an altitude of 400-450 miles, collecting data every 90 minutes. The information gathered is sent back to Earth and was presented to President Eisenhower, highlighting its significance in space exploration and weather monitoring.

What does TIROS-1 stand for?

• Telecommunication and Infrared Orbiting System

• Television and Infrared Orbiting Satellite

• Telecommunication and Infrared Observation System

• Television and Infrared Observation Satellite

What is the primary purpose of the Vidicon cameras on TIROS-1?

• To monitor space debris

• To communicate with other satellites

• To observe weather patterns on Earth

• To capture images of distant galaxies

Which rocket was used to launch TIROS-1?

• Atlas V

• Falcon 9

• Delta IV

• Thor Able

How often does TIROS-1 complete an orbit around the Earth?

• Every 150 minutes

• Every 120 minutes

• Every 90 minutes

• Every 60 minutes

To whom was the significance of TIROS-1 explained?

• President Kennedy

• President Johnson

• President Nixon

• President Eisenhower