52 ideas that changed the world - 45. Geosynchronous satellites

The first launch into Earth’s orbit revolutionised global communications and TV

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A European Space Agency rocket carrying two telecommunications satellites blasts off from French Guiana
(Image credit: S. Martin/AFP/GettyImages)

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world. This week, the spotlight is on geosynchronous satellites:

Geosynchronous satellites in 60 seconds

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