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First International Communications SatelliteJuly 10, 1962 The world’s first international communications satellite, Telstar I, is launched into orbit. A collaboration between the US, Britain, and France, Telstar I introduced the world to trans-Atlantic video feeds and ushered in a new era of communication. Previous post: Gil Amelio Ousted from Apple This Day in Tech History Tech History provided… 
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First Crew to International Space StationOctober 31, 2000 Russia launches Soyuz TM-31, carrying the first crew to the International Space Station. The ISS has been continuously manned since this first mission. This Day in Tech History