Telstar 1

196288 cm sphereCommunication

LocationSpace (MEO)

Year1962

Size88 cm sphere

TypeCommunication

About Telstar 1

Relayed the first live transatlantic television pictures in July 1962. Built by Bell Labs for AT&T and launched by NASA on July 10, 1962. Inspired a hit instrumental record by The Tornados. Damaged by radiation from a high-altitude nuclear test and fell silent in early 1963. Still in orbit.

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