Timeline by BLAIN MOORE

1960: "Early Bird" Communication Satellite

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Launched in 1965, the Early Bird became the first commercial communications satellite to be placed in an geostationary orbit.

1973: The First Car/Mobile Phone

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Motorola introduced the first car phone in 1973.This device laid the groundwork for the development of personal cellular phones.

1992: The First Smartphone

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The first smartphone which was IBM Simon, was released in 1992. It combined a cellular phone and PDA in one device, providing email and fax capabilities alongside telephony.

1973: Global Positioning System (GPS)

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The Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973. It transformed navigation, enabling precise location tracking worldwide while using either phone or computer.

Personal Computer Revolution

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The personal computer (PC) revolution began in the late 1970s with the introduction of microcomputers, making computing accessible to the masses.

1983: The Internet

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The term "internet" was adopted in 1983. It since become the global system of interconnected computer networks we know today.

1966: Charles Rosen and 'Shakey' - AI

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Charles Rosen led the development of 'Shakey' in 1966, the first mobile robot capable of reasoning about its actions. It laid foundational work for Artificial Intelligence.

1981: Columbia - The First Space Shuttle

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Columbia, the first reusable spacecraft, launched in 1981. It marked a new era in space exploration, allowing for numerous missions with the same vehicle.

1977: Voyager 1

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Launched by NASA in 1977, Voyager 1 is a space probe sent to study the outer Solar System. It has become the most distant human-made object from Earth.

1990: Hubble Space Telescope

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Deployed in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided views of the universe, changing and expanding our understanding of outer space.

1984: The Beginning of Online College - Electronic University Network

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The Electronic University Network launched in 1984, offering the first online college courses and symbolizing the start of digital education.

1971: MRI - Paul Lauterbur

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In 1971, Paul Lauterbur revolutionized medical imaging by developing the first Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, greatly advancing diagnostic capabilities in people and in animals./

Joseph Engleberger and Unimation- 1956

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Joseph Engelberger founded Unimation in 1956, introducing the first industrial robot and revolutionizing manufacturing.

Mars Rover -July 30 2020

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A Mars rover is a remote-controlled motor vehicle designed to travel on the surface of Mars.

Roomba- 17 September 2002

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Roomba is an autonomous vacuum and one of the most popular consumer robots in existence.