U.S. launches ‘Early Bird’ communications satellite 50 years ago this hour (Apr 6 1965)

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Video: 'Intelsat I -- "Early Bird" Communications Satellite'

(Tuesday, April 6, 1965, 23:47:50 UTC) — The United States launched Intelsat I, also known as the “Early Bird” communications satellite, from Cape Kennedy tonight into geosynchronous orbit.