to conduct research on meteorological and satellite systems. and apply technology to other practical satellite applications, such as indications and navigations. in april 1960 5, 1 accomplishment in communications -- 1965, and a compliment into medications was the turnover of -- for years. the basic data plan for them has been largely collected. three was launched in 1964 and moved into stationary orbit at an altitude of 52,000 miles over the pacific. two was launched into earth's sacredness orbit in 1963, moved in 1965 to a new station above the indian ocean.