World famous Satellites đ°
World famous Satellite
1. Sputnik 1 (Soviet Union, 1957)
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Why it’s famous: First artificial satellite ever launched into space.
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Impact: Marked the start of the space age and the US-Soviet space race.
2. Hubble Space Telescope (NASA/ESA, 1990–present)
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Why it’s famous: It's not a communication satellite, but a telescope in orbit.
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Impact: Provided breathtaking images and crucial data about the universe.
3. GPS Satellites (USA)
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Why they’re famous: Power the Global Positioning System.
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Impact: Enable navigation for billions of people and devices worldwide.
4. Telstar 1 (USA, 1962)
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Why it’s famous: First satellite to transmit live television across the Atlantic.
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Impact: Paved the way for global telecommunications.
5. Aryabhata (India, 1975)
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Why it’s famous: First satellite built and launched by India.
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Impact: Historic milestone for Indian space research.
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