1957: Vanguard TV3 satellite
Photo of a TV3 satellite. The 6.4 inch satellite contained C Harry Knowles' transistor. It was first launched December 6, 1957. The rocket exploded as it attempted to clear the launch pad. Knowles' transistor survived the explosion and the satellite continued to transmit as it bounced down...
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| Online Access: | http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/chk01,31 |