Why communication satellites?
- Date
1963
- Summary
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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
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.