[Guest Post] The Evolution & Future of Satellite Communications

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The true origin of communications satellites occurred when the Soviet Sputnik was launched in 1957. It paved the way for future launches, and it was the reason why NASA was formed. The first actual communications satellite was launched into space in 1958. This project was named SCORE, which is a shortened version of Signal Communication by Orbital Relay. It relayed a Christmas message from President Eisenhower. This satellite was in orbit for 12 days before its batteries gave out. The U.S.S.R and the United States started a space race. When their totals were combined, the countries launched 14 satellites in 1959.

Telemedicine: The Future of Medical Care

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 This article was originally published in www.UnTwistedVortex.com

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With current technology making the impossible possible, we see more and more invention in the world of medicine. Imagine getting your vitals taken with an app on your smart phone then sending your vitals to a specialist center within the matter of seconds. The possibility for connection, access and communication become expansive. Telemedicine is the newest and latest medical technology hybrid to emerge. Our generation will have the exciting position of seeing the present and the future butting up against each other as telemedicine alters the way medicine is practiced. What is telemedicine and will it become the future of medicine in every way?