http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/07/04/50-years-ago-the-first-tv-satellite-telstar/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar
I remember how people were fascinated by what it could do. "Live via satellite" was a magic phrase back then. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb