Nimbus 1

Nimbus 1 was an American Nimbus Program artificial satellite that was in service with NASA in the mid-20th century. This satellite was equipped with high-resolution cameras which were used to photograph the surface of the Earth. An image of the Nimbus 1 satellite in Earth's polar orbit was stored in the library computer of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701). This image was later retrieved by the Talosians during their survey of the library computer's contents in 2254.

The Nimbus 1 was equipped with several pieces of advanced technology for the period, including: horizon scanners, control section, yaw control nozzles, gas tank & cover, solar platforms, i.r. scanner, t.v. cameras, and thermal control van. 

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