ESSA-7

ESSA-7 (or TOS-E) was a spin-stabilized operational meteorological satellite.

Its name was derived from that of its oversight agency, the Environmental Science Services Administration (ESSA).

It was launched atop a Delta rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA.

The spacecraft had a mass of 145 kilograms (320 lb) at the time of launch.

This article incorporates public domain material from ESSA 7.

Working on ESSA-7, designated TOS-E prior to launch.
Photo of Tropical Storm Shirley by ESSA-7 VII on August 19, 1968