Launch data
| Designation | 00063 / 1960 Pi1 / 60016A |
| Launch date | 23 Nov 1960 - 11:13:03 UT |
| Launch site | CC, LC17A |
| Launch vehicle | Delta-DM19 (#245/D3) |
| Mission | Meteorology |
| Earth orbit on Nov 23, 1960 (.5): | |
| Perigee / Apogee | 619 x 732 km |
| Eccentricity | 0.008 |
| Inclination | 48.5 deg |
| Period | 98.20 min |
| Earth orbit on May 28, 2000 (.57): | |
| Perigee / Apogee | 530 x 585 km |
| Eccentricity | 0.004 |
| Inclination | 48.53° |
| Period | 95.60 min |
Making adjustments to TIROS II satellite prior to launch. Small square objects are 9,260 solar cells. TIROS II was the first meteorological satellite to have infra-red sensors as well as television cameras.