Echo I, a U.S. balloon in orbit, reflects radio signals to Earth. In Rhode Island, an electronic, automated post office. Bell Labs tests communication by light waves. The time-sharing computer is developed.
Cable companies import distant signals.
Comsat created to launch, operate global system. Telstar satellite transmits an image across the Atlantic. PDP-8 becomes the first popular minicomputer. Touch Tone telephones and Picturephone service. Cartridge audio tapes go on sale for a few years.