Science. 1986 Jan 31;231(4737):455-62. doi: 10.1126/science.231.4737.455.
The first weather satellite was launched on 1 April 1960. In the 25 years since, weather satellites have contributed to improved weather analyses and forecasts worldwide. As a maturing component of a global observing system, the meteorological satellite promises even greater financial benefits and a higher quality of life to mankind.
第一颗气象卫星于 1960 年 4 月 1 日发射。自那时以来的 25 年里，气象卫星为全球改善天气分析和预测做出了贡献。作为全球观测系统的一个成熟组成部分，气象卫星有望为人类带来更大的经济效益和更高的生活质量。
