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47 results found for '"Satellites"' in Keywords.
Arthur C. Clarke on satellite communication (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Science fiction novelist Arthur C Clarke on the advance of satellite communication, the ability of satellites to broadcast television, the effects on the energy crisis, the role of science fiction in getting...
Christopher H on tour of Met Office (1976)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Christopher H goes on a tour of the Meteorological Office in London. Speaks to unidentified male staff member on unusual hot and dry weather in the UK looking at their charts; Ralph Hardy, senior forecaster...
European satellite explodes (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Arthur Smith, Daily Mirror, on explosion of European Space Agency (ESA) satellite on launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Male interviewer not identified.
GEOS satellite mission (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male speaker about the GEOS (Geodetic Earth Orbiting Satellite) satellite mission. Male interviewer not identified.
The space race (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Norman Beebe reports on the space race, which the United States entered 20 years ago today with the launch of its first satellite into orbit. Recently, the Soviets’ Cosmos 954 was powered by a nuclear...
Soviet satellite crash (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the crash of the Soviets’ Cosmos 954 satellite near Great Slave Lake, Canada (24/01/78). Despite US early assurances that there had been no nuclear matter on board, it was subsequently admitted...
Soviet satellite crash (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jeff Harwell, Canadian Department of National Defence on possible radioactivity of nuclear-powered Soviet satellite which crashed in northern Canada on 24/01/78. Male interviewer not identified.
Skylab landing (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from the Appleton Laboratories in Slough which tracks the position of the Skylab satellite in space. Pierre Neirinck, the Frenchman in charge of the monitoring, forecasts the landing of Skylab. Male...
Hayes on Sunday (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Brian Hayes revisits his shows from the week and interviews with: foreign correspondent for ABC news, Peter Jennings, about the earthquake in southern Italy. Peter Jenkins from the Guardian on the end of...
Ariane space launcher (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with space expert, Ian Ridpath, about the success of the European Space Agency, particularly the shuttle, Ariane, which will be used to launch satellites. Male interviewer not identified.