Why communication satellites?

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Date
1963
Summary
Uses animation and live-action photography to explain the need for satellites in long distance radio and television communication. Compares three types of communication satellites which have been launched--Echo, Telstar, and Syncom--explains their capabilities, and suggests future uses of satellites for space communication.
Publishers
Film Associates of California; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genre
Educational
Subject
Artificial satellites ; Communication ; Technology ; Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Collection
Films For Reuse
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:12:25); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003250117; Other: GR00423171; MDPI Barcode: 40000003250117

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