Events tagged with "delta booster"

Historical Events tagged with "delta booster"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Space Exploration

Launch of Syncom 2 Geosynchronous Satellite

July 26th, 1963 61 years ago

Syncom 2, the world's first geosynchronous satellite, was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta B booster. It marked a significant milestone in satellite technology and communications, demonstrating the viability of placing satellites in a stable orbit that matches Earth's rotation. The successful launch allowed for real-time communication, specifically aimed at supporting live television broadcasts, enhancing news coverage and international communication.