History of satellite communications Part 2

Description

Covers launch of Intelsat 4 communications satellite from Cape Kennedy, Florida. Shows technicians assembling Intelsat 4, testing antennas, attaching fairing, and satellite being transported by truck to launch pad; workmen hoisting satellite up gantry; views of satellite atop the Atlas/Centaur launch vehicle; LAs of the Atlas/Centaur in gantry; night scenes of the Atlas/Centaur launch. Also animation depicting the satellite in orbit sending signals from its antennas to earth. 200' Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities