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Vanguard 1: The Oldest Satellite Still in Orbit
Launched on 17 March 1958, Vanguard 1 is the oldest human-made satellite still in orbit around Earth. It was part of the United States' Vanguard project, a programme aimed at launching the first artificial satellites during the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958).
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Oldest Satellite Still in Orbit: Vanguard 1 and the Top Ten
Vanguard 1 remains the oldest satellite orbiting Earth. Its surviving companions include rocket hardware and early scientific satellites whose orbits explain their longevity.