Apr 4 1985
From The Space Library
President Reagan announced that March 31 through April 6, 1985, would be National Weather Satellite Week in a proclamation that said, "The United States' weather satellites have tracked the earth's weather since April 1, 1960, and have brought unique benefits to the American people and the world.
"Weather satellites have proven exceptionally valuable in detecting, monitoring, and giving early warning of hurricanes, severe storms, flash floods, arid other life-threatening natural hazards, on a local, national, and international basis.
"The international weather satellite search-and-rescue program has saved over three hundred lives since 1982. The achievements of the scientific and aerospace communities in developing weather satellites have contributed significantly to the United States' leadership in satellite technology, international cooperation in space, and an integrated global weather forecasting system . . ." The proclamation concluded that NASA "has been the world leader in the development of experimental and prototypical weather and environmental satellites. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the management of operational weather and environmental satellite systems and programs." (Admin. of Ronald Reagan, Proclamation 5314, Apr 5/85, 421)
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