Satellites – what’s in it for me?
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63 years ago, our world changed. Sputnik was launched.
Its launch date, 4 October, marks the start of this year's World Space Week, with the theme Satellites Improve Life.
63 years ago, our world changed. Sputnik was launched.
Its launch date, 4 October, marks the start of this year's World Space Week, with the theme Satellites Improve Life.