Atlas B Rocket

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The Atlas B Rocket, a pioneering spacecraft that paved the way for modern communication, began its journey as a modified Atlas ICBM designed for satellite launch purposes. Initially introduced with significant upgrades, the Atlas B rocket proved itself capable of propelling satellites into orbit, marking a crucial milestone in space exploration history. On October 17, 1958, the Atlas B successfully deployed the Score, the world's first communications satellite, into Earth's orbit, revolutionizing global communication and paving the way for future satellite technology developments.