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March 21 in Universe History: Space Missions, Satellites and Exploration

March 21, 2026
1999 On 21 March 1999, an International Launch Services Proton rocket lifted off from Baikonur and carried the AsiaSat 3S commercial communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit, demonstrating late-1990s heavy-lift commercial launch operations and enabling additional regional telecom capacity after on-orbit raising, testing, and handover to the satellite operator.
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March 20 Major Events in World History

March 20, 2026
1602 The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is formally established on 20 March 1602, granting the Netherlands a powerful monopoly on Asian trade and marking the founding of one of history’s first multinational corporations.

March 8: Major Events in World History

March 8, 2026
20. 1942 The Dutch East Indies surrender to Imperial Japanese forces during World War II, giving Japan control of a major Southeast Asian colony rich in strategic resources.
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