On February 24. 2007 ; Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea. source
On February 24. 2007 ; Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea.
On March 17.1958 ; The United States launches the Vanguard 1 satellite. source
On March 17.1958 ; The United States launches the Vanguard 1 satellite.
On April 13. 1960 ; The United States launches Transit 1-B, the world's first satellite navigation system. source
On April 13. 1960 ; The United States launches Transit 1-B, the world's first satellite navigation system.
On August 12.1960 ; Echo 1A, NASA's first successful communications satellite, is launched. source
On August 12.1960 ; Echo 1A, NASA's first successful communications satellite, is launched.
On October 24.2007 ; Chang'e 1, the first satellite in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, is launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. source
On October 24.2007 ; Chang'e 1, the first satellite in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, is launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
