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Satellites : linking our world /

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Tells about the development of satellites from their beginnings about 40 years ago to the present. Discusses their use in military satellite reconnaissance, in forecasting threatening weather, in navigating boats and cars, and in real time worldwide communications.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Jaffe Productions, Actuality Productions, History Channel (Television network), Hearst Entertainment (Firm), Arts and Entertainment Network, New Video Group
Other Authors: Beemer, Rob, Nash, Bruce M., Boen, Earl
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York : A&E Television Networks : [2002]
Series:Modern marvels.
Subjects:
Artificial satellites > History.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Description
Summary:Tells about the development of satellites from their beginnings about 40 years ago to the present. Discusses their use in military satellite reconnaissance, in forecasting threatening weather, in navigating boats and cars, and in real time worldwide communications.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1997.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Edited by Glenn Takakjian ; music by Alan Ett.