May 25, 1960: The U.S. successfully launches a Midas satellite after a previous attempt failed. The Times editorialized that the satellites would make spy planes such as the U-2 obsolete. Which is why the Midas satellites became space junk and we’re still flying U-2s.

And on the jump, burglars at the Queen's Arms get more than they bargained for.

May 26, 1960: Spy satellites will make the U-2 obsolete, The Times editorializes.