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Planet Earth from TIROS 1: First TV Image
TIROS 1 was the first weather satellite, launched into polar orbit on April 1, 1960. Equipped with two TV cameras, it operated for 78 days. This is the first television image it returned, showing Earth's cloud cover from space. TIROS satellites later provided continuous coverage, revolutionizing weather forecasting.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 1 April 2000 · Gobi Desert See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2019 The largest of its kind See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2011 WISE Unveils a Treasure Trove of Beauty See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2004 Lion King Surveys Homeland See it as a poster -
Released on 1 April 2024 Two’s company See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 1 APR 2000 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 1 APR 2000.
Questions about April 1, 2000
What space photo was released on April 1, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2000 was "Planet Earth from TIROS 1: First TV Image". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 1, 2000?
A waning crescent moon, about 9% lit.
What day of the week was April 1, 2000?
April 1, 2000 was a Saturday, day 92 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 1, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.