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Russian weather satellite gives stunning view of Earth - Los Angeles Times

Russian weather satellite gives stunning view of Earth Los Angeles Times By Thomas H. Maugh II This stunning image of the Earth, claimed to be the highest-resolution image of the planet taken from space, was produced by the Russian weather satellite Elektro-L. The camera on board the satellite has a reported resolution of ... Russians take highest resolution photo of planet EarthCatholic Online Breathtaking View of Earth by Russian Satellite: Big VidDiscovery News Russia Releases Highest Resolution Satellite Images of Planet Earth Ever [VIDEO]PlanetSave.com The Moscow Times -Albany Times Union (blog) -HLNtv.com all 13 news articles »

Report warns of weather satellites' 'rapid decline' - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Report warns of weather satellites' 'rapid decline' USA TODAY AP This NOAA satellite image taken April 30 shows clouds from the Plains through the Upper Midwest as a storm system moves through the area. The number and capability of weather satellites circling the planet "is beginning a rapid decline" and tight ... Declining Weather Satellites Could Hinder Weather TrackingNews Channel 7 Budget cuts means decrease in weather satellites, reportsHerald Times Reporter Lights Out for Research Satellites?New York Times (blog) Wausau Daily Herald -Scientist -FierceGovernmentIT all 59 news articles »

Space History Photo: ITOS Weather Satellite Atop a Delta Rocket - Space.com

Space History Photo: ITOS Weather Satellite Atop a Delta Rocket Space.com Consequently, the satellite never achieved a usable orbit. NASA developed, launched and operated the ITOS weather satellites for what was then known as the National Environmental Satellite Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.