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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
INTELSAT stands for ____
A
Intel Satellite
B
International Telephone Satellite
C
International Telecommunications Satellite
D
International Satellite
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Intelsat, formerly in full (1973–2001) International Telecommunications Satellite Organization, also called (1964–73) International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium, company that provides satellite communication services.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1962, the communications satellite, Telstar, was launched. It was a medium earth orbit satellite designed to help facilitate high-speed telephone signals. Although it was the first practical way to transmit signals over the horizon, its major drawback was soon realised.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intelsat 1, also known as Early Bird, was the first commercial communications satellite to launch in geosynchronous orbit.

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