ESSA 3 satellite launched October 2, 1966. Note side mounting of camera as opposed to bottom mount on earlier TIROS satellites.
Image ID: spac0003, NOAA In Space Collection Category: Space/Satellite/Vehicle/ • High Resolution Photo Available
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