EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 7 MIN
How the First GPS Satellite Changed Navigation Forever
from Tech History with Fexingo: Stories of Silicon Valley, Pioneers, and Industry Origins · host Fexingo
In this episode of Tech History, Lucas and Luna explore the origins of GPS, focusing on the launch of the first GPS satellite in 1978. They discuss the science behind the system, the contributions of Gladys West, and the unexpected ways GPS has transformed modern life—from navigation to financial networks. Discover how a Cold War military project became a global utility that we now rely on daily. Tune in for a look at the history, the people, and the legacy of the first satellite that made it all possible. #GPS #GPSHistory #GladysWest #SatelliteNavigation #Technology #TechHistory #ColdWar #Navstar #GlobalPositioningSystem #SpaceTechnology #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ScienceHistory #Invention #Engineering #ModernLife Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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