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Vanguard 2: The First Weather Satellite's Radio Secret #shorts

Feb 17, 2026
In 1959, Vanguard 2 became the world's first weather satellite! Using radio & optical scanners, it turned tiny signals into big knowledge. A clever trick for meteorology. Space plus radio FTW! #WeatherSatellite #HamRadio #Meteorology #Vanguard2 #RF