Satellite · Communications · United States / International
Intelsat I (Early Bird)
Operated by Intelsat.
SatellitesRetiredLaunched 1965
Overview
The first commercial communications satellite in geostationary orbit, which began regular transatlantic telecommunications service in 1965.
Knowledge connections
- OrbitGeostationary Orbit (GEO)
- Operated byIntelsat
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- Gunter's Space PageGunter Krebs — Gunter's Space Page
A specialist reference compilation of launch vehicles, stages, and spacecraft across all spacefaring nations.