Telstar (satellite series)

Telstar is a series of communication satellites that played a crucial role in the development of satellite technology. Launched in 1962, the first Telstar satellite enabled live television broadcasts and phone calls across the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant advancement in global communications. The satellites work by receiving signals from Earth, amplifying them, and then transmitting them back to different locations. Telstar set the stage for modern telecommunications, making international communication faster and more efficient, and influencing technologies we rely on today, such as satellite TV and internet services.