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Alouette - Canada's First Satellite

Accession number: 
1963.0003

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Production Years: 
1963

Languages:

  • French
  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 16mm
  • Black and White
  • Sound
Length (minutes): 
14

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University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta: 16mm.
"Discusses the building, testing, and launching of the Alouette, Canada's first satellite."

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm, 1/4".

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Online Database National Film Board of Canada:
"Design, construction, function, and launching of Canada's first earth satellite. On the other side of the ionosphere, Alouette tracks the solar disturbances that affect radio communication and transmits much useful information for research purposes."