Geostationary Satellites

The solution was the idea advanced in 1945 by the scientist and science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke:

by placing a satellite in a high geostationary orbit, the satellite remains above a particular point on the Equator.

Three geostationary satellites, one above the Pacific, one above the Atlantic and one above the Indian Ocean would be enough to relay signals to and from any point on the surface of the Earth.

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In 1965, the satellite "Early Bird" was launched on a geostationary orbit and became the first commercial satellite to provide a constant link between Europe and America.

Galaxy 601 spacecraft
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