On This Day in Telephone History April 6TH 1965 - The first commercial communications satellite, Early Bird, was launched into orbit from Cape Kennedy. The 85-pound satellite was of the synchronous type, matching the earth's rotation to hover over the same spot all the time.

On This Day in Telephone History On April 6TH 1965

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On This Day in Telephone History April 6TH 1965 – The First Commercial Communications Satellite, Early Bird, was launched into orbit from Cape Kennedy.

The 85-pound satellite was of the synchronous type, matching the earth’s rotation to hover over the same spot all the time.