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Episode 111 - To Boldly Transmit

Advent of Computing

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The Big Bounce

Echo One was sent into service in August of 1960. Soon thereafter, the first transmission would be bounced through that relay. Bell Labs had been involved during the whole project because, well, their bell. It's thanks to this connection that we get a beautiful promotional video called The Big Bounce.

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