Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Launch of the Telstar Satellite in 1962

The Telstar satellite, launched by NASA on July 10, 1962, marked a pivotal advance in telecommunications technology. As the first satellite capable of relaying television broadcasts, telephone calls, and fax images via space, Telstar set the stage for international broadcasting and communication. It illustrated the immense potential of satellite communications, serving as a cornerstone for future developments in global connectivity, and helping to connect the world in unprecedented ways.