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When was the first satellite placed into a geostationary orbit?
Quick Answer
Syncom 3 became the first satellite in geostationary orbit on 19 August 1964.
The Full Story
Syncom 3 was launched by NASA on 19 August 1964 and became the first satellite to occupy geostationary orbit. That meant it stayed above the same point on Earth, making it useful for communications. It was used to relay television coverage of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics across the Pacific. Geostationary satellites later became essential for broadcasting and telecom networks.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 19 August 1964
2.Satellite: Syncom 3
3.Used for Tokyo Olympics television relay
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