A report on Canada’s progress in space telecommunications technology. The film reviews developments from the first Alouette satellite to the Anik II and the projected solar-powered satellite designed to be the forerunner of a new generation of powerful communications satellites. What these satellites look like, how they are lofted into orbital position, and how they function to give Canada reliable, broad-range transmission, are clearly illustrated and explained for all audiences.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322798
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Communications - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telecommunication
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telecommunication systems - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)