TIROS-7 was launched on June 19, 1963, by a Thor-Delta rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, United States.

[1] TIROS 7 was a spin-stabilized meteorological spacecraft designed to test experimental television techniques and infrared equipment.

The top and sides of the spacecraft were covered with approximately 9000 1-by 2-cm silicon solar cells.

The satellite spin rate was maintained between 8 and 12 rpm by use of five diametrically opposed pairs of small, solid-fuel thrusters.

The flight control system also optimized the performance of the solar cells and TV cameras and protected the five-channel infrared radiometer from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.