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December 1966 – Applications Technology Satellite 1 (ATS-1)

December 1966 - Applications Technology Satellite (ATS)
The Applications Technology Satellite 1 (ATS-1) was launched. The ATS Program was designed to test technological developments in satellites like communications, meteorological and scientific experiments in C-, L- and S-band frequencies. Six ATS satellites were launched between 1966 and 1974 and paved the way for today’s NASA Tracking and Data…

The Applications Technology Satellite 1 (ATS-1) was launched. The ATS Program was designed to test technological developments in satellites like communications, meteorological and scientific experiments in C-, L- and S-band frequencies. Six ATS satellites were launched between 1966 and 1974 and paved the way for today’s NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).

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