The first GPS satellite launched in 1978
Launched in 1978, the first GPS satellite began a navigation revolution, transforming military strategy and eventually democratizing precise location data for billions worldwide.
The first GPS satellite, Block I-1, launched on February 22, 1978, from California, kickstarting a revolution in navigation. This military project, developed during the Cold War, aimed to provide precise location and time information for U.S. forces, far surpassing older systems.
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