In 1964, 11 countries came together to create Intelsat! They wanted to improve communication worldwide. The first satellite, named Early Bird, launched in 1965. π
It was the first satellite to send TV signals across the Atlantic Ocean! Over the years, Intelsat grew, launching more satellites to cover the whole Earth. By the 1980s, they introduced new technologies, which made signals faster! In 2001, Intelsat became a private company, continuing to innovate and connect billions of people across the globe. Today, Intelsat has over 50 satellites in space! π