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Beyond Sputnik and the Space Race: The Origins of Global Satellite Communications by Hugh R. Slotten (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2023, v. 64, n. 2. P. 630 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Launius, Roger D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The Kennedy administration sponsored the Communications Satellite Act of 1962, authorizing the public-private COMSAT Corporation to oversee the development and operation of an international communications satellite system. REFERENCES 1 Citation: Launius, Roger D. "Review of Beyond Sputnik and the Space Race: The Origins of Global Satellite Communications by Hugh R. Slotten.". [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2023/04, Vol. 64, Issue 2, p630
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2023.0092
  • Accession Number:164693161
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